Lada 2115 1.5 (76 Hp)

Lada 2115:

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2115 Overview:

Lada 2115 (2115). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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 13.2 s). The top speed reaches 165 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.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Lada 2115. About 455 comments were scanned, 67 comments (14.73% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 33 negative comments (7.25% of the total comments). The remaining 355 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Moderate fuel consumption: 7.6 L/100 km combined.
• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Independent suspension (front: Spring Strut, rear: Coil spring) for comfort and handling.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Decent trunk space: 427 L.
• Reasonable curb weight (970 kg).

Cons:

• Underpowered ICE: only 76 hp.
• Low specific output ( 50.7 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Sluggish ICE-only acceleration: 13.2 sec.
• Sluggish 0–100 km/h time: 13.2 sec.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 78.1 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 105.3 Nm/tonne.
• Low payload capacity:425 kg.
• Older generation (ended production 2012 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 2/5

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Specifications:

General:

  Brand: Lada
  Model: 2115
  Generation: 2115
  Modification (Engine): 1.5 (76 Hp)
  Start of production: 1997
  End of production: 2012
  Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
  Body type: Sedan
  Seats: 5
  Doors: 4

Engine:

  Power: 76 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
  Power per litre: 50.7 Hp/l
  Torque: 102 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
  Engine displacement: 1499
  Number of cylinders: 4
  Engine configuration: Inline
  Number of valves per cylinder: 2
  Fuel injection system: Carburettor
  Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
  Valvetrain: OHC
  Engine layout: Front, Transverse
  Cylinder Bore: 82 mm
  Piston Stroke: 71 mm

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 6.5 l/100 km
  Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 7.6 l/100 km
  Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 13.2 sec
  Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 13.2 sec
  Maximum speed: 165 km/h
  Weight-to-power ratio: 12.8 kg/Hp, 78.4 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 9.5 kg/Nm, 105.2 Nm/tonne
  Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 12.5 sec

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 970
  Max. weight: 1395
  Max load: 425
  Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 427 l
  Fuel tank capacity: 43 l

Size:

  Length: 4330 mm
  Width: 1620 mm
  Height: 1415 mm
  Wheelbase: 2460 mm
  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
  Rear brakes: Drum
  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