The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 22,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.55 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
119 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24.18 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
27 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
380 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
424 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
166.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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