2009 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Lada Niva 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2009 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva 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 Niva | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Eos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
