The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,100
€ 20,800
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.11 %
General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
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 1.6
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
25.52 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
525 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
