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ZAZ Sens Sedan 1.3 i (70 Hp)
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ZAZ Sens:
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Sedan Overview:
ZAZ Sens (Sedan). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1081 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18.4 s). The top speed reaches 148 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.
The ZAZ Sens Sedan was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Given its era and budget-oriented design, it is expected to offer very basic passive and active safety features compared to contemporary Western European vehicles.
1.3 i (70 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.3 i (70 Hp) engine provides extremely modest performance, with a 0-100 km/h time of 18.4 seconds. It is barely adequate for city driving and struggles significantly on highways or when carrying passengers/cargo.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 7.2 l/100 km, the economy is mediocre for such a low-powered engine. This reflects older engine technology and less efficient design compared to modern counterparts.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Low running costs (parts availability)
Cons:
- • Very poor performance and acceleration
- • Outdated safety features and technology
- • Basic comfort and refinement levels
- • Mediocre fuel economy for its power output
- • Limited highway capability and stability
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | ZAZ |
| Model: | Sens |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i (70 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 70 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 148 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.4 kg/Hp, 64.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 99.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1081 |
| Max. weight: | 1400 |
| Max load: | 319 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 958 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 322 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4237 mm mm |
| Width: | 1678 mm mm |
| Height: | 1432 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m |
| 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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