The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,800
€ 26,000
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 is 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.8
VW Golf 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
119 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
23.71 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
504 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
