Lada Nova (1981 – 1994) vs Renault 9 (1981 – 1986): specs compared
The Renault 9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 82 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.0 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 148 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 976 kg. At 4,130 mm, the Lada Nova is 66 mm longer than the Renault 9.
| Specification |
Lada
Nova
1981 – 1994
|
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | France |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1994 | 1981 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 75 hp | 48 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 87 – 108 Nm | 80 – 136 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.0 – 20.0 s | 12.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 148 km/h | 138 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 9.2 L/100 km | 0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,130 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm | 2,477 mm |
| Curb weight | 976 – 995 kg | 820 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.