2110 / 2111 / 2112 vs Vento I: which is better?
Lada 2110 / 2111 / 2112 (1995–2007) vs Volkswagen Vento I (1992–1998): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Lada 2110 / 2111 / 2112
Volkswagen Vento ISpecifications
| Lada 2110 / 2111 / 2112 | Volkswagen Vento I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1995–2007 | 1992–1998 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 8V | 1.8 |
| Power, up to | 81 hp | 75 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 140 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | manual |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 265 mm | 4 380 mm |
| Width | 1 680 mm | 1 700 mm |
| Height | 1 420 mm | 1 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 492 mm | 2 475 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 55 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 15 075 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Lada 2110 / 2111 / 2112
Pros
- Local assembly: Russia
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine VAZ (1.5–1.6): timing belt failure: bends valves on some engines
- Small tank: 43 L
- Modest power: up to 81 hp
Engine (VAZ (1.5–1.6)): timing belt snapping: bends valves on some engines; sensor and thermostat failures; valve cover leak.
Volkswagen Vento I
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Modest power: up to 75 hp
- Age: the last cars were built in 1998, condition is everything
Which one to choose
- 2110 / 2111 / 2112 — if you care more about: power, wheelbase, kz tax 2026.
- Vento I — if you care more about: fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: 2110 / 2111 / 2112 or Vento I?
2110 / 2111 / 2112: up to 81 hp, Vento I: up to 75 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: 2110 / 2111 / 2112 — about 13 675 ₸, Vento I — about 15 075 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.