VAZ 2106 1982 vs Volvo 850 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 92 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2106 engine produces 106 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2106 reaches 100 km/h speed 10 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.2 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2106 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the VAZ 2106 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 370 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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VAZ 2106 is smaller, but slightly higher. VAZ 2106 is 49 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 15 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2106 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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