VAZ 2108 1991 vs VAZ 2106 1979
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 68 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 104 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 17 seconds | |
| VAZ 2108 engine produces 3 HP less power than VAZ 2106, whereas torque is 4 NM less than VAZ 2106. Despite less power, VAZ 2108 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
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The VAZ 2108 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2108 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2106, which means that by driving the VAZ 2108 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 39 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 390 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 520 km on highway | ||
| VAZ 2108 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.01 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| VAZ 2108 is 16 cm shorter than the VAZ 2106, 4 cm wider, while the height of VAZ 2108 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 345 litres | |
| VAZ 2108 has 15 litres less trunk space than the VAZ 2106. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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