The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG (05 - 09)
€ 17,500

€ 19,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
67.9
78.1
67.8 in
Width
67.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
169.1
162.6 in
Length
169.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.54 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
9C
Generation
J200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
482 mi
Range
318 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
120.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
120.9 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft