The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 20,000
€ 27,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.9
67.9
78.1
69.3 in
Width
67.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
169.1
165.5 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
1KP
Generation
J200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
