Lada VAZ-2109 vs Daewoo Nexia: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Lada · 1987–2004
VAZ-2109
- Power
- 47 kW64 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -

Daewoo · 1994–2016
Nexia
- Power
- 80 kW109 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,025 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: VAZ-2109 1 Nexia 1
- Family Nexia Boot: 530 l vs 270 l
- Off-road VAZ-2109 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Daewoo Nexia has more power: 80 kW (109 PS) against 47 kW (64 PS) for Lada VAZ-2109. Daewoo Nexia has the bigger boot: 530 l against 270 l. Lada VAZ-2109 is the older design (from 1987); Daewoo Nexia arrived in 1994. On the catalog figures, the Daewoo Nexia is the pick for family; the Lada VAZ-2109 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Lada VAZ-2109 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| VAZ-2109 | Nexia | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 270 l9.5 cu ft | 530 l18.7 cu ft +260 l +9.2 cu ft +96.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs VAZ-2109 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Lada VAZ-2109 | Daewoo Nexia | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.3 · 47 kW (64 PS) | 1.6 · petrol · 80 kW (109 PS) |
| Production years | 1987–2004 | 1994–2016 |
| Body | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Country | Soviet Union (USSR) | Uzbekistan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 47 kW (64 PS) 63 hp | 80 kW (109 PS) 107 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 40–53 kW (54–72 PS) 54–71 hp | 55–80 kW (75–109 PS) 74–107 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 150 Nm 111 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 11.0 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 185 km/h 115 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 78 kW/t 95 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,295 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l | 1,600 cc 1.6 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,482 mm 176.5 in |
| Width | No data | 1,662 mm 65.4 in |
| Height | No data | 1,393 mm 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,520 mm 99.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,025 kg 2,260 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 270 l 9.5 cu ft | 530 l 18.7 cu ft Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).