The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 20,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
67.9
78.1
70.3 in
Width
67.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
1K
Generation
J200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
