The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 19,700

€ 18,900

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
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 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
9C
Generation
J200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
654 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
654 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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