VAZ 2101 1978 vs VAZ 2108 1984
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 89 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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VAZ 2108 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2101 engine produces 76 HP less power than VAZ 2108, whereas torque is 97 NM less than VAZ 2108. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2101 reaches 100 km/h speed 12 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.0 | |
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The VAZ 2101 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2101 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2108, which means that by driving the VAZ 2101 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2108) 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 (VAZ 2101) 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: | 4.04 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. VAZ 2101 is 4 cm longer than the VAZ 2108, 4 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2101 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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