Body
The body of the Lada Kalina car has 4 or 5 doors, depending on its type: sedan or station wagon, respectively. The sizes are also slightly different. For example, the station wagon has a length of 4084 mm, which is 40 mm longer than the sedan body. The width and height, on the contrary, are absolutely the same: 1700 mm and 1500 mm, respectively.
Since the Lada Kalina sedan and station wagon are built on the same model, the wheelbase dimensions are absolutely identical. The difference may be clearance. The sedan body has slightly more ground clearance than the cargo version. This is due to the fact that the luggage compartment is designed differently and the weight that falls on the rear axle is also not distributed equally. For example, the trunk of a VAZ sedan is smaller in size and located at the rear, resting entirely on the rear axle. But the station wagon has a longer luggage compartment, which allows part of the load to be transferred to the front axle.
The trunk volume is very different for different body types of Lada Kalina. The sedan has a volume of 400 liters, while the station wagon has 670. This allows you to take on more weight, at which the ground clearance will not decrease significantly.
Factory wheel size can vary from R13 to R14. Depending on which wheels will be installed on the VAZ Kalina, the ground clearance will also depend. But at the same time, there will be one drawback: if you load a lot of weight into the trunk, the wheels will rub against the arch.
The maximum carrying capacity of the Lada Kalina station wagon is 400 kg, and the sedan is 200. The weight of the car without passengers is 1160 kg and 1080 kg, respectively.
Technical characteristics of the new Lada Kalina 2 | Lada Kalina
Fuel tank volume Lada Largus [table]
A new product from AvtoVAZ has appeared on the roads of Russia, and we have become aware of the technical characteristics of the 2021 LADA Kalina 2. It is worth noting that this is actually the same car, which received a new gearbox and updated design.
If you study the data presented in the table in detail, it will become clear that the station wagon is no different from the hatchback in terms of dynamics and equipment. The only difference between the Lada Kalina 2 station wagon and the technical characteristics is that the body is slightly longer.
Otherwise, the technical characteristics of the new Lada Kalina 2nd generation differ only in trim levels. In the luxury version, the buyer receives a 16-valve engine, which is 12 hp more powerful than the 8-valve engine, which has a positive effect on the overall dynamics of the car. However, we should not forget that the luxury version can be equipped with an automatic transmission, which slightly worsens the dynamic characteristics of the new Kalina.
Fuel consumption, judging by official data from AvtoVAZ, is less for a 16-valve power unit compared to an analogue with 8 valves. An automatic transmission competes with a manual transmission only in the extra-urban cycle; in all other cases it consumes more fuel.
A station wagon is on average 25-30 kilograms heavier than a hatchback, but at the same time, it is the station wagon that has the best dynamic performance, although only slightly. Also among the main advantages of the station wagon, it is worth noting the trunk volume of 360 liters, while the hatchback has only 261 liters.
You can find out all the technical characteristics of Kalina 2 from the table below. It is worth noting that these are not the final technical specifications for the Lada Kalina 2, as they may still change, but you will probably learn about this on our website or forum.
Technical specifications (manufacturer's data):
Lada Kalina | 1.6 l 8-cl., manual transmission (hatchback / station wagon) | 1.6 l 16-cl., manual transmission, 106 hp. (hatchback/station wagon) | 1.6 l 16-cl., automatic transmission (hatchback / station wagon) |
dimensions | |||
Length, width, height, mm | 3893x1700x1500 / 4084x1700x1539 | 3893x1700x1500 / 4084x1700x1539 | 3893x1700x1500 / 4084x1700x1539 |
Wheelbase, mm | 2476 | 2476 | 2476 |
Ground clearance, mm | 145 (under the threshold at the rear wheel) | 145 (under the threshold at the rear wheel) | 145 (under the threshold at the rear wheel) |
Front track, mm | 1431 | 1431 | 1431 |
Rear track, mm | 1414 | 1414 | 1414 |
Tire turning radius, m | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Trunk volume, l | 260 / 361 | 260 / 361 | 260 / 361 |
Engine | |||
engine's type | 4-cylinder, petrol | 4-cylinder, petrol | 4-cylinder, petrol |
Maximum power, hp | 87 at 5100 rpm | 106 at 5800 rpm | 98 at 5600 rpm |
Maximum torque, Nm | 140 at 3800 rpm | 148 at 4000 rpm | 145 at 4000 rpm |
Engine volume, cm3 | 1596 | 1596 | 1596 |
Compression ratio | 10,3 | 11 | 11 |
Cylinder diameter, mm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Piston stroke, mm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Weight | |||
Curb weight, kg | 1000-1020 / 1020-1040 | 1040 / 1060 | 1055 / 1075 |
Load capacity, kg | 475 | 475 | 475 |
Transmission | |||
type of drive | Front | Front | Front |
checkpoint | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-automatic |
Dynamic characteristics | |||
Maximum speed, km/h | 169 / 170 | 179 / 180 | 171/ 175 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12,6 / 12,7 | 11,6 / 11,7 | 13,8 / 14,0 |
Fuel consumption | |||
Urban cycle, l/100km | X,X | n/a | n/a |
Extra-urban cycle, l/100km | X,X | n/a | n/a |
Mixed cycle, l/100km | 7,1 / 7,1 | 7,0 / 7,0 | 8,0 / 8,0 |
Fuel type | Gasoline AI-95 | Gasoline AI-95 | Gasoline AI-95 |
Fuel tank volume, l | 50 | 50 | 50 |
* — Specifications are official, but they may be slightly changed. In the meantime, on our website you can see high-quality photos of Kalina 2, which we collected from a variety of sources, and also made ourselves.
Engine
On the VAZ Kalina, 2 types of cylinder heads were installed: 16 and 8 valve. The eight-valve engine was installed on all standard models and had relatively low performance. The design of such an engine was much simpler, and it was cheaper to repair or replace parts.
The maximum power of the 8-valve engine is 87 hp, at which Lada Kalina can develop a maximum of 168 km/h. Acceleration to the first hundred is in 12.2 seconds. But the 16-valve engine has as much as 106 hp. The maximum speed of the VAZ Kalina, with such power, is 181 km/h. Acceleration from hundreds - in 11 seconds.
Engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 98 hp.
Despite the completely different device, fuel consumption does not differ much. The 87-horsepower engine has 6.6 liters, and the 106-horsepower engine has 6.5 liters per 100 km. At the same time, the dimensions of the cylinders are absolutely the same - 1600 cubic centimeters.
How much to fill
Next, we will consider how much oil to fill depending on the displacement of the Lada Kalina engine, as well as the year of manufacture of the car:
Year of production – 2007-2020
- For engine 1.4 16V VAZ-11194 89 l. With.:
- How much to fill - 3.5 liters
Year of production – 2005-2020
- For engine 1.6 VAZ-21114 81 l. With.:
- How much to fill - 3.5 liters
Year of release – 2020-present.
- For engine 1.6 VAZ-11186 87 l. With.:
- How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters
Year of release – 2009-2020
- For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.:
- How much to fill - 3.5 liters
Year of release – 2020-present.
- For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.
- How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters
Year of release – 2020-present.
- For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21127 106 l. With.:
- How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters
Please note that the oil volume differs, among other things, from the type of gearbox - manual or automatic. You also need to keep in mind that the specified volume of oil can only be poured at the dealership. The fact is that at home it is possible to perform only a partial replacement, which does not involve completely cleansing the internal combustion engine of old oil and various deposits.
How much oil to pour into Kalina engine
The manufacturer recommends pouring 3.5 liters of oil into the engine crankcase
. It is this volume that is necessary for the normal operation and functioning of the car’s lubrication system. But if for some reason it is not possible to measure the volume, fill in engine oil until it is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Lack of lubrication in the engine can lead to oil starvation, which will have a very negative impact on the service life. If the level is too high, if it exceeds the maximum mark on the dipstick, it is possible to select some of it into the air filter bellows through the breather hose. From there it can get to the mass air flow sensor, which can lead to premature failure of this sensor.
What happens if the replacement is untimely?
If operation without replacement exceeds 15-20 thousand km, the consequences will be negative. The liquid becomes cloudy and its density increases. As a result, it does not perform its functions, and in particularly advanced cases it even complicates the operation of the engine. The result is jamming and expensive repairs.
Consequences:
- engine overheating;
- the need to replace gaskets and seals;
- the appearance of defects on the cylinder head;
- oil enters the combustion chambers.
If there are minor discrepancies with the technical regulations, there will be no serious problems. There is a technical reserve of up to 1500 km. The oil will still retain its properties, but not to the same extent. There is an increase in friction and wear of the piston group.
How much oil to pour into the Kalina gearbox
The factory's recommendation for filling volume for a gearbox states that 3.1 liters of gear oil is required for the gearbox
. But according to many manuals of official publications, you can read that it is best to exceed this volume by some value.
Here it’s the other way around, it’s better that the level on the dipstick is slightly higher than the maximum, about 5 mm. This is necessary so that the fifth gear gears are better lubricated. Accordingly, this advice will extend the life of the transmission, or fifth speed in particular.
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VAZ (Lada) Kalina 2nd generation Sport hatchback 5-door. specifications
Length, mm | 4040 | 4040 | 4040 |
Width, mm | 1700 | 1700 | 1700 |
Height, mm | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
Base, mm | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 |
Front wheel track, mm | 1430 | 1430 | 1430 |
Rear wheel track, mm | 1410 | 1410 | 1410 |
Luggage compartment volume, dm3 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Weight in running order, kg | 1080 | 1080 | 1080 |
Gross vehicle weight, kg | 1555 | 1555 | 1555 |
Permissible total weight of a towed trailer with brakes, kg | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Permissible total weight of the lettered trailer without brakes, kg | 450 | 450 | 450 |
Wheel formula/drive wheels | 4x2/front | ||
Car layout diagram | front-wheel drive, front engine, transverse | ||
Body type/number of doors | sedan/4 | ||
engine's type | gasoline, four-stroke | ||
Supply system | Electronically controlled distributed injection | ||
Engine displacement, cm3 | 1596 | 1596 | 1390 |
Maximum power, kW/rpm | 59,5/5200 | 59,5/5200 | 65,5/5250 |
Maximum torque, Nm at rpm | 120 / 2500-2900 | 120 / 2500-2900 | 127 / 4200-4800 |
Fuel | unleaded gasoline AI-95 (min) | ||
Fuel consumption by driving cycle, l/100 km | 7,8 | 7,8 | 7,0 |
Maximum speed, km/h | 160 | 160 | 165 |
Transmission | With manual control | ||
Number of gears | 5 forward, 1 reverse | ||
Main gear ratio | 3,7 | 3,7 | 3,7 |
Steering | with electromechanical amplifier, rack and pinion steering mechanism | ||
Tires | 175/70R13 80T,82T,H 5J x 13 | 175/65R14 82H 5J x 14 | 185/60R14 82H 5.5J x 14 |
Fuel tank capacity | 50 | 50 | 50 |
1.6 MT (118 hp) | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 | 2015 |
VAZ (Lada) Kalina 2nd generation Cross station wagon 5-door. specifications
1.6 MT (87 hp) | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 | 2015 |
1.6 MT (106 hp) | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 | 2015 |
1.6 AMT (106 hp) | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 | 2015 |
Technical characteristics of VAZ (Lada) Kalina (VAZ (Lada) Kalina). On this page you will find the characteristics of various modifications of the VAZ (Lada) Kalina: body types, year of manufacture, ground clearance and other features.
Today I decided to check the remaining fuel in the tank, not by the arrow, but in fact at the same time and find out what the volume of the tank is. I removed the hatch, pulled out the pump, and went ahead to take all the gasoline from the tank into the container. There was about 500 grams left in the tank. In fact, there were 13 liters in the tank. Moreover, on the first white division there were 9 liters. It turns out that about 40 liters fit into the tank, plus steam will fit into the neck, although according to the passport it is 52 liters. The tank is plastic. Good luck to everyone and smooth roads.
Mileage: 108075 km
How much antifreeze or antifreeze to pour into the cooling system
Regarding the cooling and heating system of the Lada Kalina car interior, it is worth saying that the required coolant volume is 7.84 liters. If you look at all this visually, then with such a volume in the expansion tank, antifreeze or antifreeze will be located along the central mark of the tank.
You should not allow the coolant level in the conservator to drop excessively, as this will negatively affect engine cooling, as well as the normal operation of the interior heater.
How often do you need to change the oil on a Lada Kalina?
In theory, the frequency is affected by the service intervals described in the car manufacturer's instructions. The first oil change on a new car is carried out after 3 thousand kilometers, which is no longer relevant, since production of the Lada Kalina 1 was discontinued in 2013, and the second generation Kalina – in 2021.
The regulations recommend performing the procedure every 15 thousand km or 12 months. But in practice, motorists do this after 7-10 thousand kilometers. The reasons are the rapid loss of technical properties of the lubricant and natural wear of the internal combustion engine (ICE).
How much gasoline does Kalina's fuel tank hold?
Regardless of what material your car’s fuel tank is made of: metal or plastic, its volume is the same and is 50 liters. Here, everyone decides at their own discretion how much gasoline to fill, but it is worth noting that it is undesirable to allow a situation in which the engine stalls due to running out of gasoline.
If the fuel pump often runs “dry”, so to speak, then this is fraught with a negative outcome, including complete failure of the fuel pump motor. So, when the fuel level in the tank drops to the red mark, it is advisable to refuel.
All motor oils recommended for use
Engine oil is usually replaced along with a paper filter. This consumes 2900 ml of fluid (for versions with automatic transmission – 4100 ml). The intervals between replacements are indicated in the service book. Recommended materials for use:
Brand | Viscosity SAE | Quality |
Lukoil LUX | 15W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
Lukoil LUX semi-synthetics | 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
Lukoil LUX synthetic | 5W30, 5W40 | SN/CF (B6/D3) |
Rosneft MAXIMUM (Angarsk, Novokuibyshevsk) | 5W40, 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
Rosneft PREMIUM (Angarsk) | 5W40 | SM/CF (B6/D3) |
TNK MAGNUM SUPER | 5W30, 5W40, 10W40, 15W40, 15W50 | SL/SJ/CF (B5/D3) |
Gazpromneft PREMIUM | 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
G-ENERGY S SYNTH, F SYNTH | 5W40, 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
G-ENERGY EXPERT L | 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
GT TURBO SM (Hanval INC) | 10W40 | SM (B5) |
ESSO ULTRA | 10W40 | SL/SJ/CF (B5/D3) |
MOBIL 1 ESP FORMULA | 5W30 | SN/SM/CF (B6/D3) |
MOBIL 1 NEW LIFE, PEAK LIFE, SUPER 3000 X1 | 0W40, 5W40, 10W40, 5W50 | SN/SM/SL/SJ/CF (B6/D3) |
MOBIL SUPER 2000 X1 | 0W40, 5W40, 10W40, 5W50 | SL/SJ/CF (B5/D3) |
SHELL HELIX PLUS | 5W40, 10W40 | SL/CF (B5/D3) |
SHELL HELIX ULTRA, HX7, HX8, PLUS EXTRA | 5W40, 10W40 | SM/CF (B6/D3) |
ZIC A PLUS | 5W30, 10W30, 10W40 | SL (B5) |
To narrow the range of choices, be guided by the climatic conditions in which the car will be used. It is recommended to determine the viscosity class based on air temperature:
lower limit | Viscosity grade | Upper limit |
–35 and below | 0W40 | +30 |
–30 | 5W30 | +25 |
–30 | 5W40 | +35 |
–25 | 10W30 | +25 |
–25 | 10W40 | +35 |
–20 | 15W40 | +45 |
–20 | 20W50 | 45 and above |
It is recommended to change the oil at a service station (service station). , however, the owner himself can add liquid to the tank.
Adding oil to the expansion tank
The oil level is controlled as follows: when the engine is turned off, unscrew the diagnostic dipstick located near the cylinder head cover between the third and second cylinders. A secondary check is carried out no earlier than after 3–5 minutes. after topping up.
Remember that motor oils of different brands cannot be mixed. The same applies to materials made on different bases (synthetic/semi-synthetic). Be careful when choosing.
The factory usually fills it with semi-synthetic material with a viscosity of 5W30 produced by Rosneft OJSC. Check the information by opening the service book.
Capacity of the windshield and rear window washer reservoir (hatchback or station wagon)
On the Kalina sedan car, the washer is only on the windshield, since on similar body types it is not needed at the rear. But on a station wagon or hatchback there is also a rear washer. But the capacity of the washer fluid reservoir is the same for any of the three body types and is 5 liters.
A modern domestic car - what is it like? Externally, the Lada Kalina looks quite decent - a more or less modern car, the paint job is also very acceptable, the interior is ascetic, simple, but somehow pleasant. Of course, when driving, there is still a feeling of “Soviet” quality. According to press releases, Kalina is a car that has managed to approach the quality of city foreign cars! This car is one of the three best-selling cars in Russia at the moment. By the way, in the factory documentation, this model is designated by the index 11184. Surprisingly, even the simplest configuration includes power steering, power windows and even an alarm system with a central locking function in the list of its equipment. The steering ratio is 3.1, which means that the car handles very well for a modern 2011 car, which is also scheduled to go on sale in 2012. Surprisingly, this car is even equipped with climate control in the maximum configuration. It was assumed, according to the designers, that the car would be simple and unpretentious to maintain. However, history decided otherwise. There are even extremely interesting stories on the Internet about this AvtoVAZ model. For example, some items have a limited warranty of 1 year. So, it is not uncommon for one of these elements, the outboard bearing, to fail after a little over a year of operation. Failure of which leads to a broken timing belt, as well as serious engine defects. And as the moral of the whole story, when a car is under warranty, it is necessary to overhaul the engine or even require a complete replacement of the engine. And this is entirely at your own expense. And most owners regularly call for services during the first year of operation. By the way, the Lada Kalina sells well only in Russia; our closest neighboring countries (Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan) cannot boast of the same sales and distribution - this car is a rare guest there! And at the moment Kalina is available in 3 body styles - sedan, hatchback, station wagon. We hope that you found this review of the model interesting.
How to change brake fluid on LADA “Kalina”
To facilitate access to the brake cylinder fittings, it is better to replace the fluid by installing the “Kalina” on an inspection hole or a lift. Otherwise, you will have to remove the wheels to gain access to the brake cylinders. The procedure for replacing brake fluid on a LADA Kalina is as follows:
- open the hood;
- unscrew the cap of the brake fluid reservoir;
- place the tank lid on a clean cloth;
Tip: to avoid damage to the paintwork due to brake fluid getting on it, when removing the cover you need to use a clean rag so that the fluid from the reservoir float does not drip onto the body parts.
- use a syringe to remove old brake fluid from the reservoir;
- unlock the TJ pressure regulator by inserting a screwdriver between the piston and the plate (if the work is done on a lift and the rear wheels are hanging);
- clean the protective cap and fitting of the rear right working brake cylinder from dirt;
- remove the protective cap;
- put a flexible tube on the fitting (it is convenient to use a transparent plastic tube to see the condition of the flowing liquid);
- insert the other end of the tube into a container for old brake fluid;
- give the command to the assistant to press the brake pedal several times, then push it down and hold it;
- unscrew the fitting approximately half a turn so that the old brake fluid begins to come out of the cylinder (at this time the brake pedal will “sink”);
- when the liquid stops coming out and the pedal goes all the way, tighten the fitting;
- repeat the operation several times until clean new brake fluid comes out of the brake cylinder;
Important: when replacing brake fluid, you should constantly monitor the level in the reservoir and add fluid in a timely manner. Otherwise, air will enter the brake circuit and you will have to bleed the brake system.
- in the same way, sequentially replace the fluid in the left front, left rear and right front working brake cylinders;
- check the tightness of the brake cylinder fittings and the presence of caps on them;
- add brake fluid to the reservoir to the maximum level;
- screw on the tank cap;
- close the hood.
After replacing the LADA Kalina brake fluid, you need to check the brake pedal travel. “Soft” sagging indicates that air has entered the brake circuit. In this case, you will have to perform additional bleeding of the LADA Kalina brakes.
A little history
Lada Kalina is a laconic, but attractive, dynamic budget car designed for city driving. The Lada Kalina model made its presence known back in the early 2000s, although development of the project had been going on since the early 90s. The first generation of Kalina was not as reliable as the manufacturer promised. Moreover, a huge batch was recalled from stores for revision.
Even the President of the Russian Federation advertised the restyled generation of Lada. Having driven the yellow Kalina, he rehabilitated the car, attracting the close attention of a multimillion-dollar audience to it. In 2013, an updated version of Kalina was launched, which became even brighter, more functional and more comfortable (see photo). Here we can see a new automatic transmission, the pride of AvtoVAZ, and numerous changes regarding both the external part and technical parameters.
According to the management of the enterprise, AvtoVAZ is not going to stop at the achieved successes. In the near future, most likely, an even more improved version will be launched, which will pleasantly surprise you with an abundance of functions and good dynamics.
Kalina hatchback technical characteristics of the model
The Lada Kalina hatchback car began production back in 2008. Just like the rest of the Kalina family, it belongs to the cars of the second group, the small class. Built on the basis of a sedan, it has virtually unchanged technical characteristics.
Perhaps the only thing that has undergone any changes is the body itself. Its rear end is something between a sedan and a station wagon. That is, the Lada Kalina hatchback does not have a separate luggage compartment, and at the same time, its dimensions are more smooth.
Body
According to its type, this body is considered a 5-door, since through the luggage compartment you can easily get into the car interior. The length of the car remained the same as the rest of the family - 4040 mm. The width decreased by only 3 cm, and became equal to 1700 mm, instead of the usual 1670 mm. The height was left unchanged - 1500 mm.
Despite the fact that the width of the Lada Kalina hatchback car is slightly different from the sedan, the wheelbase remains the same. The front track width is 1430 mm, and the rear track width is 2 cm narrower - 1410 mm. Also, despite the fact that in this body the car has a greater carrying capacity, its ground clearance remains unchanged - 16 cm.
Interior space and load capacity
As for the interior of the Lada Kalina hatchback, it has remained virtually unchanged. The rear seat was slightly changed at the mounting location so that it could be easily removed, thereby significantly increasing the volume of the luggage compartment.
With the rear seat in the unfolded position, the luggage compartment volume is 350 liters. If the rear seat is folded down, or completely removed from the passenger compartment, then the standard trunk volume will almost double and will be 650 liters.
The technical characteristics of the carrying capacity for such dimensions of the luggage compartment are quite impressive. The maximum permissible weight, taking into account 4 passengers and the driver, should not exceed 500 kg. Also, in addition to the cargo in the luggage compartment, the Lada Kalina can easily take a towbar onto a tow bar, the weight of which will not exceed 900 kg, provided that there is a brake system on the towbar. In the absence of a braking system, the maximum weight will be reduced by half and will be equal to 450 kg.
The Lada hatchback has such high load-carrying characteristics thanks to its suspension. On the front axle, the car has a fully independent suspension, using shock absorbers and springs. The rear axle is semi-independent. That is, the central part of the suspension is firmly attached to the body, and the wheels move up and down, independently of each other.
Engine
Since 2004, all Lada Kalina cars have been equipped with a gasoline, 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 1600 cubic meters, having two modifications - with 8 valves and with 16. Based on this, the technical characteristics of each modification differed significantly. Also, the characteristics depended on the gearbox installed in tandem with the engine.
The minimum power of the Lada hatchback, with an 8-valve engine, paired with a 5-speed gearbox, was 87 horses, with a crankshaft speed of 3800 rpm. A more powerful engine was already installed in the 16-valve version, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its rated power is 98 hp, with a crankshaft rotation of 4000 rpm. Well, the maximum permissible power on all Lada Kalina models is 106 hp. It was achieved by a 16-valve engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The maximum speed also depended on the engine. With the weakest engine, the Lada hatchback could reach only 168 km/h, while with the most powerful engine, the speed reached 181 km/h. Acceleration to hundreds did not change significantly. From standard 13 seconds, to 11 seconds with a powerful motor. This difference was practically unnoticeable.
Oddly enough, such technical characteristics had virtually no effect on fuel consumption. In the combined cycle, Lada Kalina consumes from 6.5 to 7.2 liters per 100 km. That is, a full tank of 50 liters will be enough for the car to run for approximately 600 - 700 km.
Conclusion
Even though the engine of the Lada Kalina has not changed since 2004, its technical characteristics are quite pleasing and are not inferior to modern prototypes. Having bought such a car, you will be completely satisfied with its functionality and efficiency.
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Technical parameters of Kalina
Let's look at the characteristics of the car. Lada Kalina has been produced since 2004. Over the years of production, a large number of modifications have been released for sale: from standard and cheap to luxury and sports, which have performed well at major international competitions. The car is available in several body versions:
- four-door sedan (discontinued);
- five-door hatchback;
- five-door station wagon.
Each of these versions is popular. Body length in the hatchback version is 3850 mm, station wagon - 4040 mm. The width in all versions is 1700 mm, height - 1500 mm, wheelbase - 2470 mm. The ground clearance of the hatchback is small - only 160 mm, while the ground clearance of the station wagon is better - already 185 mm.
Each car is designed for 5 passengers, it is a universal and practical option. Moreover, there is enough space in the cabin to feel comfortable. This especially applies to the sedan and station wagon, which have larger dimensions than the hatchback.
The Lada Kalina car is characterized by good carrying capacity, the curb weight is 1110 kg, and the maximum is 1585 kg. Lada Kalina is produced in 4 trim levels:
Each is good in its own way. The basic one cannot please you with rich equipment, but it costs much less. Norma is the golden mean, where you can purchase good quality and equipment for a reasonable price.
Lux is a car for aesthetes and connoisseurs of quality. Finally, sport is the pride of AvtoVAZ, powerful, dynamic, spectacular, it leaves extremely positive driving emotions. Numerous reviews from owners confirm this statement.
Lada Kalina has several types of engines: standard 8-valve and new 16-valve 1.6-liter engines with a capacity of 82, 87, 98 and 118 hp. With. (sports version), working with front-wheel drive and two types of transmission, a standard 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission assembled by Japanese craftsmen.
The maximum speed of Kalina, if we mean the regular versions and not the sport version, is 170 km/h. The sports model accelerates to almost 200. Kalina’s characteristics are quite good, opening up great opportunities for the driver. The price of a car varies from 350,000 to 510,000 rubles. depending on the modification and dealer.
The Lada Kalina sedan is one of the body variants of a popular car in our country. In general, the history of this model began back in 1993, when VAZ was faced with the task of developing a modern car. But the first name of the model was announced only in 1998. A year later, a prototype appeared, which subsequently successfully passed all the necessary tests, and Kalina prepared for serial production. True, the sedan was developed only in 200. At the same time, the manufacturer signed a document that determined the fate of the model - Kalina will be produced. A lot of time has passed since then, and in 2004 the plant produced the first production car. It was a Lada Kalina sedan. Yes, the four-door modification became the first-born of the entire family, which now has several versions. High-tech style, noble body design and a revolution in the design of the car’s exterior are the main advantages of the model. Thanks to them, Kalina became popular. Moreover, the sedan car took first place in sales: this modification was ahead of the hatchback by a thousand cars in 2009. But what is the four-door Kalina? This is a dynamic, progressive and roomy car with relatively small dimensions. Despite the presence of a spacious trunk, the length of the sedan is within 4 meters. Such a short body is ideal for city traffic jams, and finding parking near a shopping center is noticeably simplified: even the width of Kalina is only 1.7 meters. When looking at the sedan from the side, you can notice the high stern. This design decision made it possible to increase the volume of the trunk and complement the design of Kalina: a high trunk is better combined with a high body and a large glass area. But in general, there are no huge differences from the hatchback - the sedan only has four doors and a slightly increased body length. Otherwise the modifications are identical.
Choices
When choosing, do not neglect the color of the liquid. The color is intended to indicate certain properties of the antifreeze, so replace it only with an option with an identical color.
Recommended brands of antifreeze include the following products:
- “AGA 003Z” (temperature minus 40 degrees), has a red color, costs approximately 1 thousand rubles. for a 10 liter container.
- “Professional Premium” belongs to the “G-12” category, and the cost of a similar “tank” reaches 700 rubles.
- “SINTEC LUX G-12” is also characterized by a red tint and costs from 1 thousand rubles. for a volume of 10 liters.
- “FELIX Carbox-40”, a canister of the same volume with red liquid will cost the owner from 950 rubles.
- "NIAGARA", substance "G12"; for a volume of 10 liters you will need to pay at least 800 rubles.
- “Arctic Circle”, a substance with similar parameters; A 10-liter container costs at least 700 rubles.
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Antifreeze from the above-mentioned manufacturers has proven itself quite well, so you can purchase it without the slightest hint of doubt.
Lada Kalina salon
The interior decoration of the four-door version also does not distinguish it from other modifications. However, the Lada Kalina sedan is characterized by a trunk increased by 165 liters compared to the hatchback. This increase allows the car owner to use the car for shopping or transporting things to the country. Yes, with the 235-liter trunk of the five-door Kalina, you can’t really go wild. But 400 liters is a completely different matter. Sales of Kalina have reached such proportions that this model has become the fourth best-selling car in Russia. As for the design, the Lada Kalina sedan, like all other versions, is distinguished by improved safety and adaptability to modern operating conditions. Excellent optics (the headlights shine brightly), very comfortable entry into the cabin (the opening angle of the doors in Kalina is noticeably larger when compared with other VAZ models), galvanized body (the lower part of the car is resistant to corrosion and the influence of reagents), wide doorways (despite at a large door opening angle, the domestic car also stands out for its surprisingly wide door openings) and excellent visibility - these are the key qualities of any version of Kalina. They also apply to the sedan. As mentioned above, the four-door modification also has a more spacious trunk, and this is appreciated by many car owners. This means that the sedan is also suitable as a family car. However, to the main qualities of this model we can add the low cost of the design. Relatively low costs for a car made it possible to develop a budget car based on Kalina, called Granta. The new model is based on the sedan, and it has become much cheaper than the donor model. Therefore, an important advantage of the Lada Kalina can be confidently called the ability to reduce the cost of producing a car by simplifying the design. Lada Kalina is a universal model that served as the basis for a new family of budget cars. Another interesting fact is that the next generation of this car will soon appear, which promises to be even more progressive.
The Lada Kalina sedan is one of the most important modifications of the model, but it has already been discontinued. True, the configuration of an already departed car can be assessed. Thus, the basic configuration of the sedan was equipped with a 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of only 81 hp. With. Such a car can accelerate to 160 km/h, and fuel consumption is within reasonable limits. Kalina with a 1.6 engine requires less than 8 liters of gasoline. Among the interesting facts, we note that the engine complies with Euro-3 standards, and the fuel tank holds 50 liters of fuel. Thus, the car will be able to travel about 600 kilometers with a full tank. Expensive and innovative foreign cars show much higher mileage, but for a car in the budget segment such characteristics are quite acceptable. The next engine has a volume of 1.4 liters, and the final power of the unit is 89 “horses”. This Lada Kalina consumes only 7 liters of gasoline, and the maximum speed reaches the same 160 km/h. There are few differences between the two engines listed above, and they lie in volume, fuel consumption and power. But there is also a third engine. This is a 1.6-liter 98-horsepower gasoline engine. The Lada Kalina sedan is offered with this power unit only in the “Lux” version, which includes alloy wheels, air conditioning, fog lights, heated front seats, safety bars and ABS. With such equipment, the model cost 351 thousand rubles. Speaking of technical characteristics, it is worth noting the efficiency (only 7.2 liters of fuel for as much as 100 kilometers) and a fairly high maximum speed (the four-door Lada Kalina with a 98-horsepower engine develops 183 kilometers per hour). Returning to the engine, you can see that it meets the same Euro-3 requirements.
The exact volume of oil in the engine according to the passport data (table)
In order to understand what volume of oil needs to be changed specifically for your engine type, we present to your attention a special table that shows specific numbers and indicators for each modification of the Lada Kalina.
hp | Start of release | End | Oil volume in an internal combustion engine | ||
1.4i 16V | VAZ-11194 | 89 | 2007 | 2013 | 3.50 |
1.6i | VAZ-21114 | 81 | 2005 | 2013 | 3.50 |
1.6i | VAZ-11186 | 87 | 2013 | —> | 3.20(2.90) |
1.6i 16V | VAZ-21126 | 98 | 2009 | 2013 | 3.50 |
1.6i 16V | VAZ-21126 | 98 | 2013 | —> | 3.20(2.90) with manual transmission 4.40(4.10) with automatic transmission |
1.6i 16V | VAZ-21127 | 106 | 2013 | —> | 3.20(2.90) |
Pay attention to the difference in the amount of oil in an engine with an automatic and manual gearbox.
A standard 4-liter can of oil should be enough (except for automatic transmissions)! But about choosing oil, read the material: choosing oil for an 8-valve engine, choosing oil for a 16-valve engine.
Thanks to this table, you can quickly and easily find out how much motor oil should be poured into your engine.
For normal engine operation, it is necessary to select high-quality motor oil and fill in the required amount. For frets, 3.5 liters will be enough, leave the rest of the oil for topping up. Use the dipstick to determine the engine oil level.
From my own experience, I’ll say that in winter, fill slightly above the lower mark, in summer, closer to the maximum. In winter, the oil will warm up faster.
For the Lada Kalina car, the manufacturer advises using only high-quality oil from a manufacturer with a good reputation. However, such advice comes not only from AvtoVAZ, but also from other major automakers. In this article, we will look in detail at what you need to pay attention to when choosing the right consumables for a popular budget hatchback. So, let's look at how much oil to fill, how to choose it according to its parameters, and also what types of motor oils exist.
How much oil is required for Lada Kalina 1
Let's consider the required oil volume for first generation Lada Kalina engines.
Generation 1 (2004-2013)
- For engine 1.4 89 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2007-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
- For engine 1.6 81 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required oil volume is 3.5 liters.
- For engine 1.6 81 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
- For engine 1.6 82 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
- For 1.6 84 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2011-2013) the required oil volume is 3.5 liters.
- For engine 1.6 98 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2009-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.2 liters.
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We unscrew the plug and drain the coolant from the cylinder block.
We tighten the drain plugs of the radiator and cylinder block. The connection between the plug and the cylinder block uses a conical thread that does not require additional sealing. Tighten the drain plug of the cylinder block to a torque of 25–30 Nm. We pour the fluid recommended by the manufacturer into the engine cooling system through the expansion tank until it is full. Let's start the engine. With the engine running, vigorously compress all the hoses of the cooling system several times in turn - this will help the fluid fill the system and displace air from it. As the coolant level in the expansion tank drops, bring it to normal and screw on the tank cap. When the engine warms up, the outlet (lower) radiator hose should be cold for some time, and then quickly heat up, which will indicate the beginning of fluid circulation in a large circle. After waiting for the cooling system fan to turn on, stop the engine. After the engine has cooled, check the coolant level again and, if necessary, replenish the system.
Welcome! Thanks to this liquid, the car engine is cooled - the crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder block and other parts. Over time, the liquid becomes unusable and loses its properties: the additives expire, the car begins to overheat much more often, and this leads to rapid engine failure.
Note! You will need the following tools: a repair kit, socket wrenches, hex wrenches, wrenches and screwdrivers, a clean rag to remove traces of spilled liquid on the car engine.
Summary:
When to change the fluid?
There are several opinions: some complain about the replacement according to the regulations, others - that it can take longer, who to believe? Recently, many fakes have been produced for auto parts and components, and liquid is no exception. Therefore, when choosing a new liquid, be extremely careful. (The article will help you recognize a fake and buy a quality product: “Detailed information about Antifreeze and Antifreeze”)
The factory recommends changing the fluid every 75 thousand km or 3 years from the moment of filling. Keep in mind, these are deadlines. If possible, replace more often, do not let the additives wear out, because thanks to them the cooling system is protected from premature corrosion and other unfavorable things.
Note! So, we change the fluid either according to the factory’s recommendation or according to its appearance. To do this, unscrew the cap of the expansion tank (indicated by the arrow) and look inside. If the color of the liquid changes - it has acquired shades of rust, has become red-brown, then it is time to change it. An oil film on the surface is also an alarm bell for replacement.