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Lada 2115 -20 1.5 i (78 Hp)
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Lada 2115:
The VAZ-2108, known as the Lada Samara in much of Western Europe , is a series of small family cars produced by Soviet/Russian vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ under the Lada brand between 1984 and 2013.
The model name Samara originally was used only for exported models, in the Soviet Union the same model was called Sputnik until 1991, when the sedan version of the Samara entered in production, using the export name....(Read more on Wikipedia)
-20 Overview:
Lada 2115 (-20). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 970 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 i (78 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5 i engine offers modest performance, suitable for urban driving and light highway use, but lacks power for spirited acceleration or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for its class and era, with a combined consumption of 7.3 l/100 km, reflecting its basic multi-point injection system.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple and easy to maintain
- • Practical sedan body style
- • Good fuel tank capacity for its class
Cons:
- • Dated design and technology
- • Limited safety features
- • Modest performance
- • Basic interior comfort
- • Poor crash test performance (estimated)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2115: 1997 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2115 |
| Generation: | -20 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (78 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 78 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1500 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 970 |
| Max. weight: | 1395 |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 427 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4330 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1370 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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