2005 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Lada Niva and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 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 | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
