The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 19,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.8 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
J200
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
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 New Beetle 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 New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24.18 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
27 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
412 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
424 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 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).
157.2 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
166.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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