Renault Trafic I vs GAZ-Sobol: specs side by side

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

Renault · 1980–2001

Trafic I

Version (7 versions)

Power: 56 kW76 PS
Top speed: -

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GAZ · 1998–present

GAZ-Sobol

Version

Power: 88 kW120 PS
Top speed: 60 km/h

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In plain words

GAZ-Sobol has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 56 kW (76 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

General
	Renault Trafic I	GAZ-Sobol
Version	2.5 · 56 kW (76 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.	56 kW (76 PS) 75 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	2,500 cc 2.5 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

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