The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 18,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
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
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.6 %
General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
119 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24.18 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
27 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
424 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
166.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
