Lada VAZ-2109 vs Volkswagen Golf Mk3: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Lada · 1987–2004
VAZ-2109
- Power
- 51 kW69 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
Photo: DL24 / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Volkswagen · 1991–2002
Golf Mk3
- Power
- 140 kW190 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
In plain words
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 has more power: 140 kW (190 PS) against 51 kW (69 PS) for Lada VAZ-2109. Lada VAZ-2109 is the older design (from 1987); Volkswagen Golf Mk3 arrived in 1991. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Lada VAZ-2109 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Lada VAZ-2109 | Volkswagen Golf Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · 51 kW (69 PS) | 2.9 ABV · petrol · 140 kW (190 PS) |
| Production years | 1987–2004 | 1991–2002 |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback, Station wagon |
| Country | Soviet Union (USSR) | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 51 kW (69 PS) 68 hp | 140 kW (190 PS) 188 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 40–53 kW (54–72 PS) 54–71 hp | 44–140 kW (60–190 PS) 59–188 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 245 Nm 181 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 | 6.7 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 | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc 1.5 l | 2,900 cc · 6 cyl 2.9 l |
| Engine code | No data | ABV |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,074 mm 160.4 in |
| Width | No data | 1,694 mm 66.7 in |
| Height | No data | 1,422 mm 56.0 in † |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,471 mm 97.3 in † |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 270 l 9.5 cu ft | No data |
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).
† from another version of this generation.