The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 14,900

€ 23,000

€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.9
67.9
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.9 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.9 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.1
101.5
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.08 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
J200
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
97 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
29.2 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
518 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
136.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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