The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,100
€ 21,900
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.95 %
General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
J200
Generation
16
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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
25.52 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
551 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
525 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
