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Opel Astra G vs Lada VAZ-2109: specs side by side

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Opel Astra G

Opel · 1998–2004

Astra G

Power
66 kW90 PS

All generations

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Lada VAZ-2109

Lada · 1987–2004

VAZ-2109

Power
47 kW64 PS

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Family Astra G Boot: 370 l vs 270 l

In plain words

Opel Astra G has more power: 66 kW (90 PS) against 47 kW (64 PS) for Lada VAZ-2109. Opel Astra G has the bigger boot: 370 l against 270 l. Lada VAZ-2109 is the older design (from 1987); Opel Astra G arrived in 1998. On the catalog figures, the Opel Astra G is the pick for family.

Size and weight

Astra GVAZ-2109
Boot 370 l13.1 cu ft † 270 l9.5 cu ft −100 l −3.5 cu ft −27.0%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs Astra G (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.

Full specifications

Opel Astra GLada VAZ-2109
General
Version 1.4 16V · 66 kW (90 PS) 1.3 · 47 kW (64 PS)
Production years 1998–2004 1987–2004
Body Sedan, Hatchback Hatchback
Country Germany Soviet Union (USSR)
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 66 kW (90 PS) 89 hp Better 47 kW (64 PS) 63 hp
Power, all versions 48–147 kW (65–200 PS) 64–197 hp 40–53 kW (54–72 PS) 54–71 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 125 Nm 92 lb-ft No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Petrol
Engine No data 1,295 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,110 mm 161.8 in † No data
Width 1,709 mm 67.3 in † No data
Height 1,425 mm 56.1 in † No data
Wheelbase 2,606 mm 102.6 in † No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 370 l 13.1 cu ft † Better 270 l 9.5 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

† from another version of this generation.

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