The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Lada Kalina 1.6 8V (07 - 09)
€ 15,500

€ 8,600

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 4.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Lada Kalina 1.6 8V.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.1
66.9
76
66.2 in
Width
66.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
151.6
156.3 in
Length
151.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
6R
Generation
VAZ 1119
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
80 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
80 hp
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.83 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
31.83 lb/hp
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
437 mi
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data