VAZ 2106 1979 vs VAZ 2108 1988
| 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: | 71 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 109 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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VAZ 2108 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2106 engine produces 1 HP less power than VAZ 2108, whereas torque is 5 NM less than VAZ 2108. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2106 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.0 | |
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The VAZ 2108 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2106 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2108, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the VAZ 2106 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 390 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| VAZ 2108 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 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 2106) 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: | 4.17 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| VAZ 2106 is 16 cm longer than the VAZ 2108, 4 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2106 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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