VAZ 2109 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2109 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2109 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.7 | |
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The VAZ 2109 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2109 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the VAZ 2109 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 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 (BMW 3 series) 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 | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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VAZ 2109 is smaller, but slightly higher. VAZ 2109 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2109 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| VAZ 2109 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 5.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the VAZ 2109 is 4.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means VAZ 2109 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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