2011 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lada Niva | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Golf |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2512 mm |
