The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 (05 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 18,800
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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 1.8
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
9C
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 New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
504 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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
