The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 18,900

€ 23,300

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.58 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
J200
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
119 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
119 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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25.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
25.1 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
654 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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