The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 14,900

€ 23,900

€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 is 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.26 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
29.2 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
518 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft