2002 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
