What is the real fuel consumption of Lada Kalina per 100 km

The domestic car Lada Kalina was first shown to the public in 1999, and in 2004 it was mass-produced. This was a new development of the Russian automobile industry after the crisis of the 90s. The car has found its niche in the market, finding many owners. But one of the parameters specified by the manufacturer, fuel consumption, continues to worry car owners today.

Lada Kalina 2004 - 2013

First cars

The first production sedan was equipped with a 1.6-liter eight-valve engine. The production of this engine was well tested and familiar. It almost completely, with minor improvements, repeated the design of the power unit of the VAZ G8, but only its volume increased. Power 82 hp enough to complete the assigned tasks - driving in city traffic and driving on the highway at the speed allowed in Russia.

New bodies and engines

Since 2006, cars with a hatchback body began to roll off the assembly line, and in 2007 a station wagon appeared. The evolution of power units was continued by a motor with the same volume, but with a 16-valve mechanism. The car's power has increased, and so has its acceleration dynamics. Unfortunately, the fuel consumption of the Lada Kalina often exceeded the figures stated by the manufacturer. They tried to reduce it by reducing the engine volume from 1.6 to 1.4 liters. Power dropped by 20 hp. s., but the new engine actually consumed less gasoline.

Gearbox and features of the first generation

All Kalinas until 2013 were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The fuel injection and ignition processes are controlled electronically. During its release, the model acquired an anti-lock brake system, electric power steering and air conditioning, which was installed on upgraded cars.

Fuel consumption depending on engine

1. The 8-valve engine with 1600 cc capacity is characterized by low power but excellent torque. When the load increases, there is often no need to downshift. The advantage is that damage to the timing belt will not cause the valves to collide with the pistons, and they will not be deformed. The downside is that it is noisy during operation. When driving on the highway at a speed of 90 km/h, the claimed consumption is 5.5 liters per 100 km.
2. The 1.6-liter power unit, equipped with sixteen valves, is significantly more powerful than its predecessor, but its thrust has decreased. It is more capricious in terms of fuel and oil, its maintenance and repairs are more expensive. True, it also consumes less gasoline: according to the manufacturer, consumption on the highway is about 5 liters, in the city - 7 liters, mixed - 6 liters. The actual figures are slightly higher. The main reason for greater efficiency with increased power is better efficiency when consuming the fuel-air mixture, faster fuel supply to the cylinder and exhaust gas output.
3. The most economical is the smaller engine with 16 valves. The revolutions have increased to 4.5 thousand per minute, but driving with a load in high gear is unlikely to be possible. If the timing belt breaks, there is a risk of bending the valves, and this will affect the cost of repairs.

Consumption of our Kalina (editorial)

Kalina 2010 , LUX . Engine 16 valves 98 horsepower, 1.5 liters . Consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 km. Below are the on-board computer readings.

7.7 liters.

Average speed.

Travel time.

Lada Kalina: generation 2

In 2013, the model was updated: VAZ changed both the appearance and the filling. The style of the car has become more modern, many components and assemblies have been improved.

Modifications after the update

The sedan disappeared from the Kalin series - according to the developers' plans, it was replaced by the more affordable Lada Granta liftback. In 2013, the model was presented to the public in hatchback and station wagon bodies, and in 2014 - Kalina Cross. The latter differs, in addition to its appearance, by increased ground clearance and gear ratio. The models are equipped with engines 11186, 21126 and 21127. The first with 8 and the second with 16 valves practically repeat previous developments, but 21127 has become a new product.

New engines made it possible to install a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed “robot” in Kalina. The remaining models continue to be equipped with manual transmission. Among the innovations, it is worth noting the adjustable intake, which made the car more responsive and flexible to drive.

Fuel consumption on new models

Almost everything about second-generation cars makes us happy. One thing is bad: fuel consumption has increased compared to previous modifications. Lada Kalina consumes 7 liters in the combined cycle, the same figures are stated for other engines. In practice, the actual consumption is much higher. It reaches 8 liters on the highway and around 11 liters in the city. The discrepancy is influenced by many factors: style, driving speed when driving evenly, the quality of the fuel being poured. Fuel consumption measurements in suburban mode occur at a speed of 90 km/h, while most drivers keep a speed of 110-120 km/h outside the city.

Kalina, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission, also has higher consumption: the transmission partially takes away the engine power. Having 106 l. pp., this power unit consumes correspondingly more.

Standards and actual fuel consumption

Fuel consumption can be found from the on-board computer readings. But can you trust him? Practice has shown that in general it is possible, but the actual consumption may be 300–500 ml higher.

The fuel consumption indicated by the manufacturer does not always correspond to reality . And this is not surprising, because fuel consumption depends on a number of factors . Below we will compare real data with factory standards.

What does it depend on

1. Gasoline quality . When using AI-92, the consumption will be greater than with AI-95 . But this case is controversial and causes a lot of controversy. In any case, the difference will not be noticeably noticeable.
2. Driving style . Sharp acceleration and braking can increase consumption by 25% .
3. Traffic jams.

   An increase in fuel consumption in a traffic jam is, in principle, unpredictable. You can burn a couple of extra liters on the way to work or use up double the amount while stuck in traffic for half a day.

4. Air conditioner . May increase consumption by a liter or two. As well as open windows in the summer.
5. Seasonality . The need to warm up and slippery roads will increase consumption by a couple of liters.
6. Malfunctions of various systems also increase consumption.

Some owner reviews

Oleg, Ryazan. I didn’t want to have to deal with the Chinese for spare parts, but I didn’t have the money for more. I decided that Russian is still better for Russian roads. I took a Lada station wagon with 1.4 liters. The car, of course, is not sporty, but due to its low weight it is quite nimble, and the trunk is large. The mileage is already more than 150 thousand. On the highway it confidently maintains consumption of up to 7 liters. In the city cycle it reaches 10, although I drive carefully and don’t accelerate at traffic lights.

Nikolay, Samara. I drive a company car, but my wife got a Kalina hatchback with a four-speed automatic transmission. The car is good for a domestic car: the interior is comfortable, the appearance is nice, the assembly is standard. But I wasn’t pleased with the consumption. In the city it is stable 11 liters. This is a lot for such a car, especially since he told his wife to only fill it with 95-octane gasoline. I'll chip.

Sergey, Moscow. About 8 years ago I bought a two-year-old used Kalina, the owner sold it cheap. The car plows like a horse, I fill it with 92 and semi-synthetic, fortunately, the 8-valve allows it. From time to time I drive with a full trunk. I noticed: fuel consumption on the highway is on average 6.5, in the city it does not rise above 9 liters. Friends bought a new one in 1916, and it ate more than mine, even though the engine was new.

Official data on gasoline consumption

There are two series of cars and several more of their modifications; data on gasoline consumption of the Lada Kalina differ somewhat, depending on the installed engine and body type. Typically, a station wagon consumes more gas than a hatchback or sedan due to the vehicle's greater weight. However, according to the manufacturer, there may be a slight difference in consumption even between a hatchback and a sedan of the same series, modification and year of manufacture.

In theory, the Lada Kalina has an average gasoline consumption for a 1.4 liter engine of about 9.6 liters. in the city and up to 6.3 l. when driving on an open road. Naturally, each modification has its own characteristics, parameters and technical characteristics; we will consider below exactly how this affects the fuel consumption of the Lada Kalina.

Malfunction of the DMVR sensor – First generation

• City - 9.7 l.
• Route – 6.4 l.
• Mixed temp – 7.1 l.

Fuel consumption Lada Kalina • Acceleration has not become noticeably faster, it feels like almost nothing has changed, so there is no point in paying a transport tax of a couple of thousand more.

Spark plugs and high voltage wires

Possible ones that are worth checking right away include the mass air flow sensor, idle air control, crankshaft position sensor, oxygen sensor and coolant temperature sensor. But, there is a simpler and more effective way to determine the malfunction of a particular sensor, namely connecting to the electronic engine control unit.

Elimination methods

However, in most cases such accusations are unfounded. If the pressure seriously differs from the recommended one, the driving characteristics of the Kalina car deteriorate. It becomes more difficult to control and has less roll. The engine is subject to increased load, and gasoline consumption increases.

Low or uneven tire pressure

I think it’s no secret to anyone that not only the maneuverability and behavior of the car on the highway, but also the fuel consumption of your Lada Kalina depends on the pressure in the wheels. Before filming this video, which is located above, I drove 140 km to the village: so then, at the same speed, the consumption was about 6.5 liters on the same section of the road, but the right front wheel was lowered to 1 atmosphere, here is a real example of this , why did my Kalina eat more then?

Naturally, in winter on a snowy road, the needle on the gasoline gauge will tend to zero faster than in dry weather and on summer tires. Heavy snow or rain, wind - all this negatively affects fuel consumption, as they create enormous resistance to the car body. In winter, of course, you have to spend even more money on gasoline, since you have to constantly warm up the engine.

Reasons for high fuel consumption

It is believed that Kalina’s consumption of gasoline, high fuel consumption, has objective reasons, but this is not always the case. There are situations in which the owner himself is to blame for increased fuel costs, among them:

1. Aggressive driving style - unreasonable acceleration on busy sections of the road, leads to increased costs, driving on the highway at the maximum speed for a car also causes unnecessary losses. On an open road, you should not exceed the cruising speed of 90-110 km/h.
2. Untimely maintenance - failure or clogging of some components responsible for supplying gasoline to the combustion chamber leads to increased consumption. Wear of the piston system, like
3. Viburnum, like other car brands, is also a common cause of high fuel costs. Poor quality fuel - you should not trust unverified gas stations, especially if they do not have known identification marks.

Based on the information provided, we can conclude that the Lada Kalina, like any other car, has a number of disadvantages, but it also has advantages, so you should weigh the pros and cons before purchasing.

Source

Gearbox and features of the first generation - Standard consumption

• for Kalina 1.4l is equal to 7.0;
• for Kalina 1.6l from 7.2 to 7.8.

Fuel consumption on new models • Another option for troubleshooting is flashing the control unit.

Air filter

A seemingly reasonable idea arises to purchase a Lada-Kalina engine with a large number of valves, but with a smaller displacement. There will be some benefit, but fuel consumption depends on many other factors that will have to be taken into account when driving and maintaining the car.

Elimination methods

To troubleshoot problems, it is necessary to replace broken or failed parts. If the malfunction cannot be resolved, you should contact a fuel specialist; you may need to adjust the injection.

Another troubleshooting option is to flash the control unit firmware. For the Lada Kalina, this is normal practice when errors occur in the ECU (error 4 is a fairly common occurrence). This malfunction can be treated by adding new software to the unit.

What does it depend on

A detailed check is required 2187, 2188 When the engine was idling, a violation of the composition of the combustible mixture was detected 2135, 2138 Asynchronous operation of the throttle position controllers 2187, 2188 A violation of the composition of the air-fuel mixture occurred when the engine was idling 2301-2310 A short circuit in the control wires connected to ignition coils 2500, 2501 The microprocessor module reports that the operating parameters of the electrical circuit of the generator device are outside the normalized limits. Unlike the previous generation, the Priora 16-valve engine is the most common and is installed on standard equipment of the Lada Kalina.

Fuel quality ranges

forgive me for my little experience. I drove Kalina Cottons and a sedan for 4 years, and I drove 8s since 1987. The motor is the same. I’m over 60 and not a racer, so I adjust the valves to the lower intake limit, that is, about 2mm. or a little less, which washer fits and the consumption drops, which at a speed of 130 km is about 6.5 liters on the highway. On Kalina the tank lasts exactly 700 km, this year I drove it from the southern outskirts of the Voronezh region. Now I drive a Nissan Almere, but I miss Kalina and maybe next year I’ll change to it again for a number of reasons - I do everything myself and don’t turn to anyone

Driving style, operating conditions and tire pressure. First generation

1. VAZ-21126 - 98-horsepower engine, 1.6 liter capacity. with four cylinders and 16 valves, it was equipped with a distributed fuel injection system. Gasoline consumption figures in the city are 9.9 liters, on the highway 6.5 liters.
2. VAZ-21127 - had 106 hp at its disposal. And fuel consumption on a free road was 5.8 liters, in urban driving it was 8.4 liters. Gasoline was also supplied by distributed injection.

Troubleshooting Methods - Engine Malfunctions

• Highway – 6.2 liters;
• City - 8.9 liters;
• Mixed mode - 7.3 liters;

Tuning to reduce gasoline costs... Gasoline pump and filter

• incorrect readings of the electronic engine control system due to sensor errors - temperature, mass air flow, oxygen, throttle position;
• abnormal pressure in the fuel system;
• internal combustion engine injector malfunction;
• failure of the catalyst;
• dirty air filter.

Increased fuel consumption on Kalina • Recently, Lada Kalina has been awarded the opportunity to be equipped with an automatic transmission unit.