2010 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2010 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva. 2011 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Niva | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Passat |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
