The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 29,600

€ 20,000

€ 29,600
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 GTI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.7 %

General
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
148 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 GTI
140.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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