The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Lada Kalina 1.6 8V (07 - 09)
€ 22,500

€ 8,600

€ 22,500
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 considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 5.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Lada Kalina 1.6 8V.
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
57.1
66.2
74.8
59.1
66.9
76
66.2 in
Width
66.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
97.2
156.8
97.2
151.6
156.8 in
Length
151.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.2 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
80 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
80 hp
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
31.83 lb/hp
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
33 mpg
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
466 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
437 mi
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 GTI
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Lada Kalina 1.6 8V
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data