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Volkswagen Golf Mk1 vs Lada VAZ-2109: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen Golf Mk1

Volkswagen · 1974–1993

Golf Mk1

D PI 386

Power
37 kW50 PS
0–100 km/h
17.0 s

Photo: Sven Storbeck / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lada VAZ-2109

Lada · 1987–2004

VAZ-2109

Power
47 kW64 PS
0–100 km/h
-

Photo: DL24 / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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At a glance

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

  • Family Golf Mk1 Boot: 320 l vs 270 l

In plain words

Lada VAZ-2109 has more power: 47 kW (64 PS) against 37 kW (50 PS) for Volkswagen Golf Mk1. Volkswagen Golf Mk1 has the bigger boot: 320 l against 270 l. Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is the older design (from 1974); Lada VAZ-2109 arrived in 1987. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is the pick for family. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Lada VAZ-2109 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Golf Mk1VAZ-2109
Boot 320 l11.3 cu ft † 270 l9.5 cu ft −50 l −1.8 cu ft −15.6%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs Golf Mk1 (±). 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

Volkswagen Golf Mk1Lada VAZ-2109
General
Version 1.1 · 37 kW (50 PS) 1.3 · 47 kW (64 PS)
Production years 1974–1993 1987–2004
Body Hatchback, Convertible Hatchback
Country Germany Soviet Union (USSR)
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 37 kW (50 PS) 50 hp 47 kW (64 PS) 63 hp Better
Power, all versions 37–81 kW (50–110 PS) 50–109 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. 77 Nm 57 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 17.0 s No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 1,100 cc 1.1 l 1,295 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 3,705 mm 145.9 in No data
Width 1,610 mm 63.4 in No data
Height 1,395 mm 54.9 in No data
Wheelbase 2,400 mm 94.5 in No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 320 l 11.3 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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