Comparison: wheelbase Talbot Samba vs. competitors 2025
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 Talbot Samba 1.0 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 3506 mm and
bootspace of 236 l,
the Talbot Samba has a wheelbase of 2340 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Talbot Simca 1510 1.3 (61A ), which is 264mm more than the Samba 1.0 -
2604 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Talbot and the Talbot is 812mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " hatchback" category belongs to Daihatsu Cuore , which is 2150 mm - that makes it 190mm shorter than the Talbot in question.
Talbot Samba - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
Talbot Samba generationsGeneration year | Wheelbase |
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Samba, Model year 1982 (1.Generation) | 2340 mm |
The wheelbase of the current generation of Samba is 2340 mm.
Variants
Wheelbase: Talbot Samba variantsVariant name | Wheelbase |
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Samba | 2340 mm |
Samba Cabriolet | 2340 mm |
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Samba
2340 mm
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Samba Cabriolet
2340 mm
The wheelbase compared to other Talbot models
How does the wheelbase of the Talbot Samba compare to it's nearest competitors?
Wheelbase: Talbot Samba vs. similar carsCar model | Wheelbase |
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Talbot Simca 1510 1979 | 2604 mm |
Talbot Horizon 1979 | 2520 mm |
Saab 900 1986 | 2517 mm |
Renault R11 1983 | 2477 mm |
Peugeot 309 1986 | 2469 mm |
Alfa Romeo Arna 1983 | 2415 mm |
Talbot Sunbeam 1979 | 2413 mm |
Renault R5 1985 | 2407 mm |
VW Käfer 1946 | 2400 mm |
Citroen 2CV 1974 | 2400 mm |
Datsun Cherry 1976 | 2395 mm |
Opel Chevette 1980 | 2393 mm |
Fiat Uno 1983 | 2362 mm |
Honda Quintet 1980 | 2360 mm |
Talbot Samba 1982 | 2340 mm |
Audi 50 1974 | 2335 mm |
VW Polo 1976 | 2330 mm |
Mazda 323 1977 | 2315 mm |
Toyota Starlet 1978 | 2300 mm |
Mitsubishi Colt 1983 | 2300 mm |
Nissan Micra 1983 | 2300 mm |
Mazda 121 1988 | 2295 mm |
KIA Pride 1995 | 2295 mm |
Ford Fiesta 1976 | 2286 mm |
Suzuki Swift 1984 | 2240 mm |
Honda Jazz 1984 | 2220 mm |
Daihatsu Charade 1983 | 2165 mm |
Fiat Panda 1986 | 2159 mm |
Daihatsu Cuore 1981 | 2150 mm |
Suzuki Alto 1981 | 2150 mm |
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