Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Lacetti) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 31 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine 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: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1495 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Chevrolet Lacetti may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 515 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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