The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG Automatic (05 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 27,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.59 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
119 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
24.18 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
30 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
258 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
258 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
148.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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