Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1410 litres | 505 litres | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Lacetti has 905 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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