VAZ 2103 1972 vs VAZ 2109 1990
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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VAZ 2109 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2103 engine produces 6 HP less power than VAZ 2109, whereas torque is 12 NM less than VAZ 2109. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2103 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
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The VAZ 2109 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2103 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2109, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the VAZ 2103 could require 105 litres more 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 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 (VAZ 2103) 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: | 4.12 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| VAZ 2103 is 11 cm longer than the VAZ 2109, 4 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2103 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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