2008 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti and 2008 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (95 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Lacetti | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |