VAZ 2104 1984 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 92 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2104 engine produces 37 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 138 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2104 reaches 100 km/h speed 10.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2104 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the VAZ 2104 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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 2104) 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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VAZ 2104 is smaller. VAZ 2104 is 18 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2104 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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