The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 (05 - 10)
€ 23,200
€ 18,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
1K
Generation
J200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
23.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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
