Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 4 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, but torque is 100 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 980 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.56 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 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: | 1`990 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`361 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 629 kg | 515 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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