The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 14,900

€ 19,600

€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.19 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
94 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
97 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
29.2 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
518 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
136.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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