Lada 2105 1980–2010 car dimensions: 4145 mm long, 1620 mm wide and 1446 mm high. Unladen weight is 995 kg. Braked towing is 600 kg.
The cabin features a redesigned dashboard with basic gauges for speed, fuel and coolant temperature plus warning lights. Front seats adjust for length and backrest angle and include headrests. A manual heater and ventilation system uses three levers and adjustable vents, with a heated rear window. Some versions add a radio space, cigarette lighter and interior-adjustable door mirrors. No electronic driver aids appear in equipment lists.
Boot volume is listed at 385 litres. The rear seat is fixed and does not fold.
Braked towing capacity is given as 600 kg and unbraked as 300 kg in technical data. Payload sits around 400 kg based on kerb and gross weights.
The cabin offers manually adjustable front seats with height- and tilt-adjustable headrests, vinyl or cloth upholstery by trim, and a revised heating-ventilation system with side nozzles for better airflow and defrosting. A heated rear window is standard along with internally adjustable mirrors. It feels basic and functional with clear instruments and solid visibility.
Petrol engines, 39-litre tank, 8-9.5 l/100 km consumption
Service interval every 10 000 km
Related 2107 scored 0 stars ARCAP frontal crash
Standard kit: seat belts, headrests, dual-circuit brakes with vacuum booster, safety steering column
The car runs on petrol with engines from 1.2 to 1.6 litres. The tank holds 39 litres and typical consumption sits between 8 and 9.5 litres per 100 km.
Servicing is straightforward thanks to the simple mechanical layout. Oil and filter changes are due every 10 000 km. transmission and differential oil every 30 000 km. Parts remain widely available and inexpensive.
Safety equipment includes front seat belts (inertia or static), adjustable headrests, dual-circuit hydraulic brakes with vacuum assist and a collapsible safety steering column. The design met early-1980s UNECE and GOST rules. A later ARCAP frontal test on the closely related 2107 returned 0 points and zero stars.
Ownership is low-cost and practical. The car is durable, easy to repair at home or in basic workshops, and continues to be kept running with readily sourced components.
Length 4145 mm, Width 1620 mm, Height 1446 mm, Wheelbase 2424 mm (2105 1980–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, drom.ru, cararac.com, VAZ manuals/repair guides, Wikipedia, ladakerho.fi.