The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG (05 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,700

€ 21,500

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 LPG 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 LPG
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 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
J200
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG
125 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
23.71 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
28 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
307 mi
Range
422 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
307 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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