Volkswagen Golf Mk3 vs Lada VAZ-2109: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 1991–2002
Golf Mk3
- Power
- 44 kW60 PS
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lada · 1987–2004
VAZ-2109
- Power
- 47 kW64 PS
Photo: DL24 / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
In plain words
Lada VAZ-2109 has more power: 47 kW (64 PS) against 44 kW (60 PS) for Volkswagen Golf Mk3. Lada VAZ-2109 is the older design (from 1987); Volkswagen Golf Mk3 arrived in 1991.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Golf Mk3 | Lada VAZ-2109 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 · petrol · 44 kW (60 PS) | 1.3 · 47 kW (64 PS) |
| Production years | 1991–2002 | 1987–2004 |
| Body | Hatchback, Station wagon | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany | Soviet Union (USSR) |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 44 kW (60 PS) 59 hp | 47 kW (64 PS) 63 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 44–140 kW (60–190 PS) 59–188 hp | 40–53 kW (54–72 PS) 54–71 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,400 cc · 4 cyl 1.4 l | 1,295 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l |
| Drive | No data | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,074 mm 160.4 in | No data |
| Width | 1,694 mm 66.7 in | No data |
| Height | 1,422 mm 56.0 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,471 mm 97.3 in | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 270 l 9.5 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).