The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 17,100

€ 17,500

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.9
67.9
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
67.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
102.4
169.1
99
162.6
169.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.54 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
J200
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
108 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
111 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
25.52 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
33 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
525 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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