Recently, AVTOVAZ presented two versions of the Lada Vesta station wagon. Although these two cars are very similar, they have a number of distinctive features. We decided to put the Lada Vesta SW (a simple station wagon) against the “cross”, compare these two modifications and find the main differences.
Differences in technical characteristics
| Parameter | Lada Vesta SW | Lada Vesta SW Cross |
| Dimensions (length x width x height) | 4410 x 1764 x 1512 | 4424 x 1785 x 1532 |
| Curb weight | 1280..1350 kg | 1280..1350 kg |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 203 mm |
| Tires | 185/65 R15 and 195/55 R16 | 205/50 R17 |
The larger body dimensions of the cross-version are due to the presence of the original body kit.
Differences in suspension:
- Lada Vesta SW - the rear springs of the station wagon (compared to the sedan) were increased by 9 mm.
- Lada Vesta SW Cross - different shock absorbers and springs, different suspension settings. The track is 14 mm wider.
Test drive Lada Vesta with manual transmission
Details Category: Test drive Published 12/27/2015
Yesterday a presentation of the Lada Vesta took place in Naberezhnye Chelny. We took the first test drive of a Lada Vesta with manual transmission . More on impressions below.
Let us remind you that we recently talked about our emotions after a test drive of a Lada Vesta with a “robot” in Kazan. Yesterday we visited the Auto-1 car showroom, where a presentation of the new product took place in Naberezhnye Chelny. During the presentation, a recording was made for a test drive of a Lada Vesta with a manual transmission . Of course, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to compare the Lada Vesta with a “robot” and a manual transmission.
We had to ride this white beauty.
Compared to other test cars, Lada Vesta looks special.
A short paperwork procedure and we go for a test drive.
We have already talked in detail about the convenience and settings of the workplace while driving Vesta.
This time we got a car in the “Comfort” configuration - this is an average configuration: without a rear view camera, touch monitor and other options.
The car is equipped with a 1.6 liter VAZ engine with a power of 106 hp. It is paired with a new five-speed manual transmission, created by AVTOVAZ in partnership with the Renault-Nissan alliance.
After warming up the car a little, we set off for the trip.
What can we say about the “mechanics” on Vesta ? It is qualitatively different from everything that was previously on Lada cars. The lever strokes are not very short, but clear. The lever itself fits comfortably in the hand.
Vesta uses a cable-driven gearbox. You will say that cable-driven gearboxes have long been installed on the same Kalinas and Grants. Yes, but even compared to them, the “mechanics” on the Vesta are clearer, and the gear shifts are smoother.
But the most pleasant difference between the “mechanics” on the Lada Vesta is the sound. Or rather, its absence. Anyone who has driven a Lada car at least a little probably cannot forget these transmission sounds - hum and howl, especially in 2nd gear.
Subconsciously, we expected the same from Vesta. Fortunately, we were wrong. Even when switching from 3rd to 2nd gear with a shift, the box does not make any sounds when releasing the clutch. And the engine noise does not bother the driver and passengers. All this completely erases from your mind the idea that you are driving a domestic car.
By the way, the clutch drive here is also different from the traditional one on VAZ front-wheel drive cars. There is no longer a cable drive, but a hydraulic clutch drive. The pedal has a fairly long stroke and allows you to handle it quite casually - the car still moves off smoothly and without jerking. Again, let's remember the owners of Kalin, Prior and Grant. Remember that annoying clicking sound when you release the clutch pedal? This is how the clutch cable tensioner mechanism installed on the clutch pedal works. Since the clutch drive on Vesta is hydraulic, there is no cable, and therefore no clicking mechanism either. Another plus for acoustic comfort in the cabin.
As we expected, the “mechanics” on Vesta allow you to dose the thrust very accurately. It realizes the potential of the 106-horsepower engine much better than the “robot”. You can drive economically, shifting at medium engine speeds, or you can easily accelerate in 2nd gear to 60-70 km/h. Even with such acceleration, the sound of the engine entering the cabin is muffled—we give Vesta a solid “five” for the sound insulation of the engine compartment.
The anti-rollback protection system also showed itself to be excellent - when you engage a gear and release the brake pedal, the car is held motionless for another 2 seconds, which allows even inexperienced drivers to set off without rolling back.
Let's summarize. As we thought, the manual Lada Vesta more than the robotic one. It is both cheaper than the “robotic” version and more pleasant to operate.
What is the difference between station wagons and trim levels?
Additional options that only Lada Vesta SW Cross has:
- Original off-road body kit.
- Body color "Mars" (orange, 130).
- Interior color (orange trim).
- Decorative exhaust pipe nozzle.
Configurations of the Lada Vesta model range
| Standard 1.6 l | Comfort 1.6 l | Comfort Image 1.8 l /106 | Luxe1.8 l |
| Classic 1.6 l | Comfort 1.6 l (106 hp) | Comfort Image 1.8 l | Luxe1.6 l |
| Classic Start 1.6 l | Comfort 1.8 l | Comfort Multimedia 1.6 l | Luxe Multimedia 1.6 l |
| Classic Start 1.6l/106hp. | Comfort 1.6 l | Comfort Multimedia 1.8l | Luxe Multimedia 1.6 l |
| Classic Start 1.6 l AMT | Comfort Image 1.6 l | Luxe 1.6 l | Luxe Multimedia 1.8 l |
| Luxe Multimedia 1.8 l | Luxe Multimedia 1.6 l | Luxe Prestige 1.6 l | Luxe Prestige 1.8 l |
| Luxe Prestige 1.8 l | Exclusive 1.8 l | Exclusive 1.8 l |
Price difference
Station wagon cost:
- Lada Vesta SW from 639,900 to 804,900 rubles.
- Lada Vesta SW Cross from 755,900 to 847,900 rubles.
Having an amount of about 760 thousand rubles, the buyer begins to think about which of the two station wagons is better to buy:
- Lada Vesta SW 1.8L with manual transmission in the Luxe Multimedia package for 761,900 rubles.
- Lada Vesta SW Cross 1.6l with manual transmission in Luxe configuration for 755,900 rubles.
A regular station wagon will have:
- More powerful engine.
- Multimedia system with navigation 7".
- Rear view camera.
A regular station wagon will not have:
- Original body kit.
- Body color "Mars".
- Orange interior trim.
- Exhaust pipe nozzle.
- Increased ground clearance.
- A different suspension (different from the sedan).
- Alloy wheels R17 (will be R16).
Interior features of Lada Vesta SV
According to the Lada Vesta SV, photo characteristics of the interior are not yet available, but the design will certainly trace aspects of the previous generation. For example, the interior will once again be decorated with colored inserts on the seats, doors and front panel. This makes the model of any configuration of the Lada Vesta SV bright, but may affect the cost. According to rough estimates, body kits, trims and other devices will cost more than 50 thousand rubles. But it is possible that such an additional payment will be quite justified.
The trim on the doors and panels and inserts on the seats are in the same tone as the body. A more relaxed interior can be made upon request.
The improvement has also reached the front panel. Now it has smoother shapes and has richer equipment. The instrument panel has improved LED lighting. The location of the controls for the multimedia system with navigation and seven-inch color display, as well as the climate control unit, has not changed.
Interior and cabin equipment
Lada Vesta models | Standard | Classic | Comfort | Luxe | Exclusive |
| Rear seat headrests | + | + | + | + | + |
| On-board computer | + | + | + | + | + |
| Current gear indicator | + | + | + | + | + |
| Rear seat with folding backrest | + | + | + | + | + |
| Fabric seat upholstery | + | + | + | + | + |
| 12V socket | + | + | + | + | + |
| Adjustable steering column | + | + | + | + | + |
| Cabin air filter | + | + | + | + | + |
| Light window tinting | + | — | — | + | + |
| Folding key | + | + | + | ||
| Central locking with remote control | + | + | + | + | + |
| Electr. front door power windows | + | + | + | + | + |
| Audio preparation | + | + | + | — | — |
Technical characteristics of each modification
| The lineup | Engine | checkpoint | Drive unit | Acceleration Sec. | Speed | Consumption g/t/s | Price in rubles |
| Standard | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 594 900 |
| Classic | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 614 900 |
| Classic Start | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 639 900 |
| Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | AMT | Front | 14.1 | 182 km/h | 9.0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 664 900 | |
| gasoline/gas 1.6 l. | 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.8/12.9 | 182 km/h | 10.1/8.1 | 6.0/ 5.2 | 7.5/6.3 | 809 900 | |
| Comfort | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 667 900 |
| Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | AMT | Front | 14.1 | 182 km/h | 9.0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 692 900 | |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 702 900 | |
| gasoline/gas 1.6 l. | 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.8/12.9 | 182 km/h | 10.1/8.1 | 6.0/ 5.2 | 7.5/6.3 | 837 900 | |
| Comfort Image | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 690 900 |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 725 900 | |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | AMT | Front | 12.1 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 750 900 | |
| Comfort Multimedia | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 695 900 |
| Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | AMT | Front | 14.1 | 182 km/h | 9.0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 720 900 | |
| Luxe | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 730 900 |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 765 900 | |
| gasoline/gas 1.6 l. | 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.8/12.9 | 182 km/h | 10.1/8.1 | 6.0/5.2 | 7.5/6.3 | 900 900 | |
| Luxe Multimedia | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 758 900 |
| Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | AMT | Front | 14.1 | 182 km/h | 9.0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 783 900 | |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 793 900 | |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | AMT | Front | 12.1 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 818 900 | |
| gasoline/gas 1.6 l. | 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.8/12.9 | 182 km/h | 10.1/8.1 | 6.0/5.2 | 7.5/6.3 | 928 900 | |
| Luxe Prestige | Ben. 1.6 l. 106 hp | M.T. | Front | 11.2 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 776 900 |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 811 900 | |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | AMT | Front | 12.1 | 182 km/h | 9.3 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 836 900 | |
| Exclusive | Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | M.T. | Front | 10.2 | 182 km/h | 9.5 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 844 400 |
| Ben. 1.8 l. 122 hp | AMT | Front | 12.1 | 182 km/h | 12.1 | 594 900 |
Related link:
Map updates in the CityGuide navigator on a Lada Vesta car
*prices are as of 04/04/2019.
Security and systems
| Options | Standard | Classic | Comfort | Luxe | Exclusive |
| Driver airbag | + | + | + | + | + |
| Passenger airbag | + | + | + | + | + |
ISOFIX child seat anchorage | + | + | + | + | + |
| Rear door child lock | + | + | + | + | + |
| Automatic door locking at start | + | + | + | + | + |
| Automatic activation of emergency lights during emergency braking | + | — | — | — | + |
| Automatic door unlocking and hazard warning lights in the event of a collision | + | + | + | + | + |
| Immobilizer | + | + | + | + | + |
| Security alarm | + | — | — | — | + |
| ERA-GLONASS | + | + | + | + | + |
| ABS, EBD | + | + | + | + | + |
| BAS | + | — | + | — | + |
| ESC | + | + | + | + | + |
| TCS | + | + | + | + | + |
| HSA | + | + | + | + | + |
| EUR | + | — | — | — | + |
| Seat belt height adjustment | + | — | — | — | + |
