The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 (05 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 18,800

€ 23,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
23.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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