Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`361 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 629 kg | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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