In November 2004, the first series of the people's car Lada Kalina came off the assembly line of the PJSC AvtoVAZ concern. According to some reports, the first samples of small-scale production appeared on the market back in 1998. When production was established, the car began to be completed in three body types, a 5-door hatchback and a sedan, and later a station wagon. The manufacturer's data indicate that the fuel consumption of Lada Kalina is at an average level, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of the owners. In the future, both the body and the power unit of this car were modernized, today the second series of LADA Kalina is being produced.
Official data on gasoline consumption
There are two series of cars and several more of their modifications, the data on the consumption of gasoline Lada Kalina differ somewhat, depending on the installed engine and body type. As a rule, the station wagon uses more gasoline than the hatchback and sedan, due to the greater weight of the car. However, according to the manufacturer, even a hatchback and a sedan of the same series, modification and year of manufacture may have a slight difference in consumption.
In theory, Lada Kalina has an average gas mileage for a 1.4 liter engine of about 9.6 liters. in the city and up to 6.3 liters. when driving on a free track. Naturally, each modification has its own characteristics, parameters and technical characteristics, how exactly this affects the fuel consumption of Lada Kalina, we will consider below.
First generation
The first sedan car went on sale in 2004, the car was equipped with a 1.4 liter engine with 89 horsepower. The fuel consumption of Lada Kalina 1118 (factory designation) had the following meanings:
- City - 9.6 liters. per 100 km.
- Track - 6.3 l. per 100 km.
- Mixed pace - 7.8 liters. per 100 km.
It should be noted that in 2009 there was a suspension of the production of the first generation of LADA Kalina sedans, but within a few months the cycle was established, and until 2011 this model was produced by the AvtoVAZ concern.
Hatchebs went on sale a little later, towards the end of 2006, when the production of Lada Kalina (1119) was launched. In these cars, as well as sedans, they began to install a more powerful engine, which had a 1.6 liter fuel compartment and was produced with a capacity of 81 l / s and 98 l / s. At the request of the factory developers, which corresponded to the owners' reviews, a car with an 81-horsepower engine had the following fuel consumption per hundred kilometers:
- City - 10.2 liters.
- Track - 6.6 l.
- Mixed pace - 7.4 liters.
As for the 98 horsepower engine, consumption per hundred kilometers of road in different conditions is:
- City - 9.7 liters.
- Track - 6.4 l.
- Mixed pace - 7.1 liters.
Only in 2007, the automobile concern rolled out the Lada Kalina with a station wagon (1117), its fuel consumption parameters are about the same as those of a car in other bodies, except that when driving in urban areas, it consumes 200-300 grams. more gasoline.
One of the branches produced in limited series was LADA Kalina Sport (11196), this car saw the light in 2008. Indicators of gasoline consumption per 100 km are:
- City - 9.4 liters.
- Track - 6.7 l.
- Mixed pace - 8.9 liters.
Like the entire first series, LADA Kalina Sport was discontinued in mid-2013.
Real data, according to owners' reviews
- Victor, Saratov. It's been a long time since I've been driving this typewriter, everything happened except for serious accidents and I studied the car well. There are weaknesses in the body, the front arches began to rot especially quickly. But the engine is reliable, if, of course, you use high-quality gasoline, oil and coolant. Lada Kalina with a 1.4 liter 16-valve engine has an average fuel consumption. I drive mainly in the city and pour, as before, a dozen liters per hundred kilometers in heavy traffic.
- Sergey, St. Petersburg. Kalina bought a hatchback for maneuverable city driving, in the process. In 2010 I opted for a 1.6 liter 16 valve version, and I think it was right. The machine is really nimble, and the fuel consumption on such a Kalina is even lower than on less powerful brothers in the shop. Of course, very often you have to stand in traffic jams, so the figure of 11 liters per 100 km does not seem to be significant.
- Stepan, Ufa. A good station wagon from the domestic auto industry was bought by me first-hand in 2013, at that time the car was in good condition, although the racks were already knocking. During operation, everything else began to crumble, including the engine. The workshop said that I often filled in low-quality fuel, this seems to be true, the gas station near my house does not belong to any of the well-known networks. Kalina's consumption per 100 km is about 11-12 liters in the city, but on the highway it may be a little less, I did not notice.
- Yaroslav, Kazan. I live on the outskirts of the city and work in shifts, so major traffic jams are avoided and I get to my destination with minimal fuel loss. Therefore, for a hundred kilometers, the fuel consumption of my sedan is slightly less than 9 liters. For the rest, Lada Kalina also completely suits me, she feels confident, both on the off-road and on high-speed sections of the track.
- Alexander, Konstantinovka. Purchase of Lada Kalina with a volume of 1.6 liters. and 8 valves was not a good investment. I then guided myself on the advice of comrades, they say, this motor is the most reliable. In fact, the breakdowns were not long in coming, albeit insignificant, but I think others fail at least as often. But the consumption of gasoline in a car with such an engine is the greatest, it simply does not have enough power for a confident set of speed. So it turns out that even on the highway, she eats at least 9 liters per hundred square meters.
Second generation
Since 2013, the Lada Kalina line of cars has been updated and new cars have entered the market. Among them was not the usual sedan, from which the production of the series began, but the production of 5 door hatchbacks and station wagons continued. The fuel consumption on the Lada Kalina of the new model was reduced, however, the applications of the manufacturer's plant do not always correspond to customer reviews.
The second Kalina was supplied with two types of engines, with a volume of 1.6 liters, but their power was different. There was also a choice of transmission options, as before, it was possible to purchase a car with a manual 5-speed gearbox or with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A novelty was the entry into the arena of a 5-speed robotic transmission.
The power units installed on the Lada Kalina 2 had the following fuel consumption:
- VAZ-21126 - 98-strong engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. with four cylinders and 16 valves, it was equipped with a distributed fuel injection system. Indicators of gasoline consumption in the city are 9.9 liters, on the highway 6.5 liters.
- VAZ-21127 - had 106 l / s at its disposal. And the fuel consumption on the free road was 5.8 liters, in the city driving mode it was 8.4 liters. Gasoline was also supplied with distributed injection.
Owners about consumption on Kalina 2
- Peter, Tyumen. I bought Lada Kalina Cross in 2015. This is one of the few representatives of the domestic auto industry with the amount of horsepower exceeding a hundred. And the car really turned out to be lively, my hatchback can compete with some foreign cars while driving on open road sections. The flip side of the medal is the city's gasoline consumption, the promised 8.4 liters, I did not observe both during the run-in and after it. This engine eats at least 10 liters per 100 km of road with traffic jams.
- Lev, Voronezh. My wife does not know how to use a manual transmission, so I had to buy a car with an automatic transmission system. The choice fell on the second generation Lada Kalina 2014 release. Naturally, I understood that, as with any machine, the fuel consumption will be higher than with the mechanics, and so it happened. My indicators for the city, judging by the data of the on-board computer, are usually in the range of 11-12.5 liters per 100 km of traffic. This sad moment was aggravated three years after the purchase, the injector with nozzles was clogged, for some reason this happens more often on the 8-valve Kalina than on other engines.
- Taras. Moscow. I never regretted buying my baby Kalina Cross, she often helped me out in those situations when more expensive foreign cars were let down. And when breakdowns happened, and it happens, the repairs did not cost me much. Of course, it cannot be attributed to the pluses that the Lada Kalina has a fuel consumption per 100 km, with a power of 106 hp. higher than that of foreign cars of the same class. In my case, in the city, I fill in at the rate of 12 liters, but on the highway the situation changes dramatically and costs are reduced to 7.5 liters.
- Ilya, Odessa. For a car with such a price, many disadvantages are forgiven, but they are. First of all, this is the fuel consumption in Kalina, it can sometimes be compared with the performance of some SUVs. Regular failure of units and parts is also somewhat annoying, but the main thing for me is road noise. Compared to foreign cars, it feels like driving without doors. Of course, there are advantages, it is inexpensive service and parts are always easily accessible.
- Andrey, Nakhabino. I don't understand why people have so much hatred for Lada Kalina, because you can find out everything about her before buying, but there are enough minuses, but there are also pluses. Mostly they complain about the high consumption of gasoline, well, you can always put HBO and save money. The metal on the body is good and thick, its quality cannot be compared with Chinese tin cans. It's a pity that the quality of the factory paint is rather weak, and over the years, bubbles appear in some places.
Reasons for high fuel consumption
It is believed that the consumption of gasoline by Kalina is a high fuel consumption, for objective reasons, but this is not always the case. There are situations in which the owner himself is to blame for the increased fuel costs, among them:
- Aggressive driving style - unreasonable acceleration on congested sections of the road leads to increased costs, driving on the highway with the maximum speed for a car also causes unnecessary losses. On a free road, a cruising speed of 90-110 km / h should not be exceeded.
- Untimely maintenance - failure or clogging of some of the units responsible for supplying gasoline to the combustion chamber lead to increased consumption. Piston system wear, like
- Kalina, as well as other car brands, is also a frequent cause of high fuel consumption.
Low-quality fuel - Do not trust unverified gas stations, especially if they are without well-known identification marks.
Based on the information provided, we can conclude that Lada Kalina, like any other car, has a number of disadvantages, but it also has advantages, therefore, before buying, you should weigh the pros and cons.
The Lada Kalina car first appeared on the automotive market back in 1998. Since 2004, they began to produce vases in hatchback, sedan and station wagon modifications. The fuel consumption of Lada Kalina, judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, is quite acceptable, and in reality does not exceed the fuel indicator stated in the technical characteristics.
Modifications and consumption rates
Having studied the technical characteristics of the Lada Kalina, gasoline consumption, one might say, slightly fluctuates up or down. So the fuel consumption for an 8-valve Lada Kalina in practice reaches 10-13 liters in the city and 6-8 on the highway. Although the gasoline consumption rate for Lada Kalina 2008, with proper care and use, should not exceed 5.8 liters on the highway and 9 liters within the city. Gasoline consumption of Lada Kalina Hatchback in the city does not exceed 7 liters.
The real fuel consumption of Lada Kalina per 100 km from different owners, according to reviews, is somewhat different from the norm:
- consumption within the city - 8 liters, but in reality - more than ten liters;
- on the highway outside the settlement: the norm is 6 liters, and the owners report that the indicators reach 8 liters;
- with a mixed cycle of movement - 7 liters, in practice, the figures reach ten liters per 100 km of run.
Lada Kalina Cross
This car model first appeared on the market in 2015. Unlike previous versions, the Lada Cross can be classified as a crossover in terms of technical characteristics.
Lada Cross exists in the following modifications: 1.6 liters with front-wheel drive and mechanical control and 1.6 liters with front-wheel drive, but with an automatic transmission.
Average fuel consumption is 6.5 liters, according to the vehicle's technical data sheet.
But, fuel consumption on Lada Kalina Cross in different conditions of movement and operation will differ from the standard indicator.
So on the highway outside the city it will be 5.8 liters, but if you move within the city, then the cost will increase to nine liters per hundred kilometers.
Lada Kalina 2
Since 2013, the production of the second generation of the Lada Kalina vase began in such body options as a station wagon and a hatchback. The engine of this model has a volume of 1.6 liters, but of different capacities. And depending on the power, respectively, and different gas mileage.
Fuel consumption when driving on a city highway ranges from 8.5 to 10.5 liters. The fuel consumption of Lada Kalina 2 on the highway is an average of 6.0 liters per hundred kilometers.
How to reduce fuel consumption
There are several simple rules, adhering to which you can eliminate the cause of excessive fuel consumption:
- Fill in only high quality fuel.
- Monitor the technical serviceability of the vehicle.
- Focus more on driving style.
A plant producing vehicles must also indicate fuel consumption among its technical characteristics. Do these indicators always coincide with the real consumption of gasoline? Let's consider this issue using the example of the Lada Kalina passenger car.
Factory standard fuel consumption indicators for Lada Kalina
There are four main models of the Lada Kalina passenger car:
- sedan - has a closed body, with 2-3 rows of seats for the driver and passengers, the trunk is separated from the car, there is no lift door in the rear wall;
- station wagon - has a closed cargo-passenger body, one of the variants of the "sedan", which has an increased luggage compartment, is equipped with a lift door in the rear wall;
- hatchback - has a body with 1-2 rows of driver and passenger seats, with a shortened rear overhang (hence the name - "hatchback" means "shortened") and a smaller luggage compartment, equipped with a lifting door in the rear wall;
- sport - is a sports version, which is equipped with a number of special parts - a bumper, an exhaust pipe, sports pedal pads, alloy wheels, a sports suspension "SAAZ Sport", front and rear disc brakes, an original reinforced gearbox.
As you can see, the main difference between each model is its body type. Gasoline consumption (unleaded AI-95) is calculated in liters per driving cycle of 100 kilometers.
In this case, the following parameters of the vehicle itself are taken into account:
- Engine displacement (Lada Kalina has two types - 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters).
- The number of valves (for Lada Kalina - 8 and 16).
Experts have prepared an information table, which shows the factory fuel consumption indicators for each model of the Lada Kalina passenger car, taking into account the mandatory parameters.
The real fuel consumption of Lada Kalina (according to the reviews of car owners)
Many car owners of the Lada Kalina passenger car complain that in reality the gasoline consumption indicators differ from the specified standards by the manufacturer. For comparison, consider another information table prepared by experts taking into account the feedback from car owners of Lada Kalina.
When comparing the two information tables, it can be seen that the real indicators are indeed higher than the declared factory standards for fuel consumption by Lada Kalina. What are the reasons for this discrepancy between the numbers?
The main reasons for the difference between the indicators of gasoline consumption on a passenger car Lada Kalina - real and factory
There are several reasons for the discrepancy between the real indicators of gasoline consumption by Lada Kalina and the factory standards. Experienced motorists distinguish among them the typical ones:
In addition to the listed reasons, various breakdowns of the vehicle itself can affect fuel consumption:
- incorrect readings of the electronic control system of the internal combustion engine due to sensor errors - temperature, mass air flow, oxygen, throttle position;
- abnormal pressure in the fuel system;
- iCE injector malfunctions;
- failure of the catalyst;
- dirty air filter.
To install them, the car owner needs to diagnose the Lada Kalina passenger car. After diagnosing and establishing the causes of malfunctions, the vehicle is repaired.
The Lada-Kalina car is produced in several bodies: station wagon, hatchback and sedan. It gained popularity among car owners in Russia due to its availability. Moreover, the fuel consumption per 100 km of the "Lada-Kalina" with a manual transmission is 7.1 liters (mixed cycle). Also worth mentioning is the price of the newest model, which ranges from 420,000 to 580,000 rubles.
Short description
The car has been produced since 2004 to the present time. The assembly is carried out both in Russia (Togliatti) and in Kazakhstan (Ust-Kamenogorsk). Refers to cars of the second group. The first generation of "Lada-Kalina" was produced right up to 2013. Then a new generation came to replace it, which received an updated design.
The car has been designed since 1993. Then, 5 years later, the car was named "Lada-Kalina". It was introduced to the public as a concept in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of "Kalina" depend on the car model, of which there are only two: with an automatic four-speed and a mechanical five-speed transmission. They are presented in the table.
Overview
The people called "Lada-Kalina" the improved "Grant". All this can be seen in the materials of the interior trim, noise insulation, and also the principle of engine operation. Thanks to this, Lada-Kalina's fuel consumption per 100 km is 7.1 liters.
As for the difference from the previous generation, progress is noticeable here. In the older version, handling was at a low level, poor steering response to driver movements made car owners very nervous. Therefore, AvtoVAZ engineers performed work to reduce the length of the steering rack. Thanks to this, the steering wheel now makes not four full turns, but three. An electric booster from a Korean manufacturer was also installed, which significantly improved steering control.
Thanks to the work of engineers, the transmission was updated, which also caused a lot of inconvenience. Shifting is now much easier, vibration has been eliminated, the gear lever travel has been reduced, and gear shifting has also become smoother.
As for the technical characteristics of the Kalina, a new 106 horsepower engine has been added to the engine lineup. But the drivers did not like it. Acceleration has not become noticeably faster, it feels like almost nothing has changed, so there is no more sense in paying the transport tax for a couple of thousand more. Motorists prefer the old 98 horsepower engine.
Noise isolation is lame, as in the previous generation. After all, AvtoVAZ decided to completely abandon wheel arch liners to save money. But the company promised to fix this defect and install them on a new generation.
The updated design looks fresh, but the shapes are the same. Very large side mirrors look ridiculous for this size of the car. But besides that, there are a lot of positive changes. Also, the fuel consumption per 100 km of the Lada-Kalina was changed, it is much less than that of its predecessor, due to the updated engine.
The new generation in top-end versions has a large touchscreen display. In the updated version, the drive was removed, but now it is possible to listen to music from flash drives and SD cards. The display fits perfectly into the car interior. The dashboard now has a speedometer, tachometer and a small display in between.
The gear lever now looks more attractive compared to the previous generation, both in the automatic and manual versions.
A number of new airbags have appeared, which are now located both above the glove compartment and in the front doors. The deflectors have received a new design: they consist of two wings. The seats have not changed dramatically, but now it has become more comfortable to sit in them even for passengers up to 1.9 meters tall.
Statistics show that compared to cars of the same class "Lada-Kalina" does not increase fuel consumption. The owners' reviews confirm that the average consumption is up to 8 liters per 100 km in the city and within 6 liters along the highway. The designers and assemblers did their best not in vain. However, there is no limit to perfection. When there is a desire to reduce the cost of gasoline in order to reduce gasoline consumption, there is a motivation to search for new ideas.
Features of fuel consumption on "Kalina"
The engine is the main consumer of fuel. "Lada-Kalina" is produced with models of carburetor engines:
- VAZ-21114 - 8-valve with a volume of 1.6 liters (standard "Euro-3, norm", 81.6 liters. From.);
- VAZ 11194 - 1.4 liters and 16 valves (Euro-3 standard, norm with luxury elements, 89 hp);
- VAZ 21126, the same 16 valves for a volume of 1.6 liters ("Euro-3, luxury", 106 hp with a gearbox and 98 hp with an automatic transmission).
Each engine with its own advantages and disadvantages and features of fuel consumption. But the manufacturers of "Lada" do not stand still. Competition in the automotive market is fierce, the mood of buyers is changeable. Fuel consumption at Kalina should remain a competitive advantage as long as it rolls off the assembly line and is sold in showrooms. This is confirmed by the replenishment of the model range in 2013, when Kalina-2 was released. The search for the ideal continues.
As it is easy to see from the above characteristics of VAZ engines, power directly depends on the volume and the number of valves. More volume - more fuel is burned in the cylinders and gives more energy. Changed from 8 valves to 16, improved combustion and increased efficiency.
A seemingly reasonable idea arises to acquire a Lada-Kalina engine with a large number of valves, but with a smaller displacement. There will be some gains, but fuel consumption depends on many other factors that have to be considered when driving and servicing the car.
An 8-valve subcompact engine will do well in its place. Cars are operated in different conditions. There is no one rule for all occasions.
The notorious human factor
Increased fuel consumption, which differs from that stated in the technical documentation or does not correspond to the reviews of other owners, should alert. "Lada-Kalina" is a mass people's car, created in Russia for the Russian consumer. Gasoline consumption has unexpectedly increased, and computer diagnostics show that all parameters are normal, which means that excessive consumption is associated with the human factor, with the characteristics of the driver sitting behind the wheel of the car.
However, no matter what factor you take, even though the same holes on the roads, the human influence on the performance of the car is always visible.
Usually they check how much the car "ate" on 100 km of the road. Two people in two identical cars drove through this section and burned different amounts of fuel. This is a known fact that can lead to:
- driving style, aggressive or sporty, increases consumption, and calm - decreases;
- speed reduces time, but you have to fork out at the gas station;
- when using an automatic transmission, the consumption is higher, it can be seen even from the registration certificate, but the convenience and comfort are worth it;
- load (passengers "on board", suitcases in the trunk), the car is heavier, engine consumption increases;
- wheel balancing, tire pressure, rubber condition: when you “change” into a studded one, you immediately notice that the gas tank empties faster;
- high fuel consumption as a result of low-quality gasoline (remember the gas station, after which the consumption jumped, and no longer refuel there);
- weather conditions, especially headwinds, and road conditions.
And there are many other technical reasons that will be prompted by the service: the condition of the candles, filters, the oil level and its quality, unregulated automation, a dead battery - the list goes on. With driving experience, it is replenished, and the driver becomes more prudent.
On a new model with a breeze
Since 2013, Kalina-2 has confidently conquered its market segment not only in Russia, but also in other countries. Even in Germany there are sales. And this is not surprising: a hatchback, a station wagon, a sedan, three body options - there is plenty to choose from. In addition, excellent fuel consumption parameters. Let's discard the information of manufacturers, they are interested persons. Let's see what people write on club forums, and they have thousands of users:
- hatchback with manual transmission, l / 100 km: 10.5 in the city / 6.1 on the highway / 7.8 combined cycle;
- station wagon with manual transmission - 10.4 / 5.9 / 7.6;
- sedan with automatic transmission - 12.2 / 6.3 / 8.5.
Excellent performance. These are the average results of polls and forum votes. For each user, a certain indicator may turn out to be higher or lower for technical reasons and under the influence of the human factor.
Nevertheless, there is only one conclusion: "Kalina-2" is a good car both for the city and for long-distance travel, planning which one can safely predict "a full tank for 800 km."
