The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG (05 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,700

€ 28,900

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 LPG is 0.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
67.9
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
67.9 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
J200
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
119 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
23.71 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
307 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
307 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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