The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 22,100

€ 22,300
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 2.0 D is 0.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.9 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
J200
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
119 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
25.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
565 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
135.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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