Renault Trafic I vs GAZ-Sobol: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Renault · 1980–2001
Trafic I
- Power
- 60 kW82 PS
- Top speed
- -
Photo: TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

GAZ · 1998–present
GAZ-Sobol
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- Top speed
- 60 km/h
Photo: gleb / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
In plain words
GAZ-Sobol has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 60 kW (82 PS) for Renault Trafic I. Renault Trafic I is the older design (from 1980); GAZ-Sobol arrived in 1998. GAZ-Sobol is still in production; Renault Trafic I is not.
Full specifications
| Renault Trafic I | GAZ-Sobol | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.7 · 60 kW (82 PS) | 88 kW (120 PS) |
| Production years | 1980–2001 | 1998–present |
| Body | Pickup, Van | Van, Minibus |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | France | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 60 kW (82 PS) 80 hp | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 35–60 kW (48–82 PS) 47–80 hp | 63–103 kW (86–140 PS) 84–138 hp |
| 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 | 60 km/h 37 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 1,700 cc 1.7 l | 4 cyl |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Height | No data | 2,200 mm 86.6 in |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 10.3 l/100 km 22.8 mpg US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).