The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 24,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.41 %
General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
119 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24.18 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
424 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
