The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG Automatic (05 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 22,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 LPG is 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
119 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
24.18 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
23 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
258 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
258 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
148.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
148.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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