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Lada 2105 3 1.5i (71 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2105:
The Lada / VAZ-2105, 2104 and 2107, collectively marketed as Lada Riva for right-hand drive models , the Lada Nova in Germany, and by multiple other names and markets, are a series of compact sedans of the Zhiguli line-up , built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Introduced in 1979 in the Soviet Union, and progressively introduced to Western European and global markets from the early 1980s, under the Lada brand, they were sold as saloons , and station wagon versions....(Read more on Wikipedia)
3 Overview:
Lada 2105 (3). With 104 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2105 generation was produced before Euro NCAP testing began and was never officially rated. Its design predates modern safety standards, offering minimal passive safety features.
1.5i (71 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5i engine provides adequate, albeit uninspiring, performance for daily driving. Its 71 Hp is sufficient for city use but struggles at higher speeds or with heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is not a strong suit for this older engine design with single-point injection. Expect moderate consumption, especially given its modest power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely simple and robust mechanics
- • Easy and inexpensive to repair
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
- • Affordable purchase and ownership costs
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features
- • Outdated design and technology
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Limited comfort and refinement
- • Modest performance
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(5: 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2105 |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (71 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 71 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 49 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 104 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1450 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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