Comparison: wheelbase Lada Samara vs. competitors 2024

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Hatchbacks like the Lada Samara 1.1 may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4006 mm and bootspace of 330 l, the Lada Samara has a wheelbase of 2460 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Renault R14 1.2 (R14 ), which is 70mm more than the Samara 1.1 - 2530 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Lada and the Renault is 19mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium hatchback" category belongs to Fiat 126 , which is 1840 mm - that makes it 620mm shorter than the Lada in question.