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Lada 2109 3-20 1.5 i (78 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2109:
The VAZ-2108, known as the Lada Samara in much of Western Europe , is a series of small family cars produced by Soviet/Russian vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ under the Lada brand between 1984 and 2013.
The model name Samara originally was used only for exported models, in the Soviet Union the same model was called Sputnik until 1991, when the sedan version of the Samara entered in production, using the export name....(Read more on Wikipedia)
3-20 Overview:
Lada 2109 (3-20). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 945 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2109 generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Informal tests by other organizations in the late 90s indicated very poor safety performance compared to Western European contemporaries, lacking modern safety features.
1.5 i (78 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for city driving and light highway use, but lacks power for spirited driving or quick overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100 km is average for a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine of its era, not particularly efficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple and easy to maintain mechanics
- • Practical hatchback body style with good cargo space
- • Robust build for rough roads
- • Low running costs in its primary markets
Cons:
- • Poor safety standards
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Limited performance
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern cars
- • Dated design and technology
- • Rust susceptibility
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(9-20: 1994 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2109 |
| Generation: | 3-20 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (78 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 78 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1500 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 945 |
| Max. weight: | 1370 |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1000 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 270 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4006 mm mm [199mm less] |
| Width: | 1650 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1402 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1370 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 165/70 SR13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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