2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 2009 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 21 | Eos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
