Renault 14 (1976 – 1983) vs Lada Niva (1976 – 2021): specs compared
The Lada Niva is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 70 hp. The Renault 14 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 19.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 156 km/h against 137 km/h. The Lada Niva uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Renault 14 is the lighter car, from 836 kg against 1,150 kg. At 4,026 mm, the Renault 14 is 287 mm longer than the Lada Niva.
| Specification |
Renault
14
1976 – 1983
|
Lada
Niva
1976 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Russia |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1983 | 1976 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 70 hp | 65 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 104 Nm | 120 – 137 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 14.8 s | 19.0 – 25.0 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 156 km/h | 125 – 137 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,026 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,623 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 836 – 850 kg | 1,150 – 1,240 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.