The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D (07 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 20,100

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D is 6.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
J200
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
119 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
119 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
25.1 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
654 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 D
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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