BMW 3 series 1993 vs VAZ 2109 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than VAZ 2109, whereas torque is 50 NM more than VAZ 2109. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
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The VAZ 2109 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2109, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2109) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 20 cm longer than the VAZ 2109, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the VAZ 2109. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 5.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 4.8 metres more than that of the VAZ 2109, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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