The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 21,700

€ 20,000

€ 21,700
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 New Beetle 2.0 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
372 mi
Range
424 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 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