Car clearance comparison table Lada

The answer to the question “what is a car’s ground clearance?” simple - the minimum height of the middle part of the car from the surface. That is, the distance between the bottom and the road.

Actually, not just a car. Any vehicle. There are special tractors with a ground clearance of two meters. And the tank’s high ground clearance makes it more visible and vulnerable in battle. Although cross-country ability is a very important quality for him.

Advantages of cars with low clearance:

• excellent road holding. A low center of mass helps with cornering stability. All racing cars are like that;
• efficiency. All other things being equal, the drag is slightly lower, which saves fuel;
• "fuzzyness". The sporty, fast-looking silhouette of the car warms the soul of the owner.

The advantage of cars with high ground clearance. One thing, but a very significant one. Patency. Such a car will not sit on its bottom in bad conditions. It will travel in the direction that roads still exist in our place. Easy parking - it won’t catch a curb or a stone in a snowdrift.

It is significant that high ground clearance raises the center of mass of the car, making it prone to tipping over on sharp turns. Therefore, when driving on good roads at high speeds, it is worth reducing it.

Based on clearance height, cars are conventionally divided into:

• passenger cars –110-180 mm. We take into account that the average height of the curb is 16 cm;
• crossovers, SUVs - 160-220 mm;
• SUVs – 200-420 mm.

Alas, it's not that simple. There is also such a thing as “body geometry”. A long car with a high body can give up even before entering a tow truck. And the Peugeot 107 easily climbs up or down a hill, goes around the pits along the contour, without touching anything.

The VAZ-2131, having lengthened by half a meter from the classic Niva, acquired the harmful ability to regularly cling to something.

More. The bottom is not a solid plate. It’s worth inspecting your car on an overpass; knowing where and how much the parts protrude, you can carefully “skip” a post or stone under the bottom.

For family cars with high ground clearance, we can recommend the Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 with a height of 170 mm.

Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6

Relatively inexpensive, roomy, passable. When choosing a family car, you should look beyond ground clearance, even if the choice is based on operating conditions. We take into account price, efficiency, trunk size, cost and availability of maintenance.

When looking for a model of an economical car with high ground clearance, you should take into account the contradictory requirements: low cars are more economical. So we are looking for a reasonable compromise in the requirements. You can pay attention to the “C3 Picasso Trekker” with a clearance height of 175 mm or Nissan Juke – 180 mm. All-wheel drive, automatic transmission, high engine power on average increases fuel consumption.

Among inexpensive, budget cars with high ground clearance, the Russian Lada 4×4 and Chevrolet Niva are interesting. Similar to each other - mechanics, all-wheel drive, 1.7 liter engine with 80 horses - cars with excellent cross-country ability.

The Chinese are doing quite well in the budget class, making quite decent cars at a relatively low cost.

Ways to increase ground clearance

How to increase car clearance. There are cars with active suspension. Their design includes the ability to change the height of the car literally “on the fly”, raising or lowering depending on driving conditions.

Hydraulic, pneumatic and hydropneumatic systems are controlled by an on-board computer. Provision is made for raising and lowering each wheel depending on the conditions: at different cornering speeds, uneven roads, at the start, braking. Installed sensors assist the movement without driver intervention.

Adjustable Air Suspension (ESS)

Cars equipped with such systems move smoothly, driving is more comfortable and safer. Alas, you have to pay for everything. Both in the literal sense: such models are more expensive, and in the figurative sense - the complication of the design leads to more complicated maintenance and reduced reliability.

A simple way to increase the car's ground clearance is to install different wheels.

It has nuances. Wheels 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18 have almost the same external size. It is necessary to take into account the change in the rubber profile, choose the same profile, but with an increased radius.

There are also failures caused by geometry. With the same number of wheel revolutions, the distance the car travels is different. That is, irregularities in the speedometer readings are possible. The speed sensor is likely to fail in vehicles equipped with ABS and ESP systems, if any. And it won’t be possible to increase it much - the wheel arches will interfere, possibly touching the mudguards.

Another option is to replace the springs and shock absorbers, and supply additional “gaskets”. Many workshops now provide such services. We take into account that the replacement of standard components of the car automatically leads to the loss of the factory warranty, if it has not yet expired. Such replacements also affect the stiffness of the suspension.

It is also worth considering one not very good, often encountered and rarely taken into account minus. Any repair or tuning of a car is fraught with encounters with cross-eyed repairmen. Moreover, outwardly you cannot distinguish them from conscientious workers. Such a meeting easily leads to loss of money, nerves, and time. Theoretically - and life, well, this is in very rare cases.

A car “raised” by tuning, in comparison with the purchased base model, can noticeably lose stability. When entering a corner at speed, the difference is noticeable.

Video: installing spacers to increase the ground clearance of the Kia Ceed Sportage 3.

Video: increasing the ground clearance of the Mazda3 due to spacers, shows what happened and how it turned out.

All SUVs are vehicles with high ground clearance. For ease of selection, familiarization and comparison of different models and brands of cars, look at the numbers below.

Tables for comparing clearances

When buying a car, you can decide in advance on the ground clearance. The two tabular forms below will help you with this. See and choose your size.

Car clearance - comparison table. This form shows the difference between cars and SUVs:

Below is a table of the most purchased class B cars; ground clearance increases from bottom to top. Compare the ground clearance of different models and manufacturers, and choose the best option:

The stated ride height does not always correspond to reality. For example, it is clear that a loaded car will “sink” lower than an empty one. According to Russian GOST, measurements are taken in a vehicle loaded to the maximum permitted weight.

And at the Russian representative office of Mitsubishi, when asked by Avtovestya, they answered that the measurements are carried out on a loaded car. That is: there is no driver and passengers, the fuel tank and windshield washer reservoir are filled, there is a spare wheel and a set of tools, a jack. Just a car standing on a stand.

The underbody protection installed in the car “eats” a few more millimeters. Again, the clearance is indicated with the protection removed.

Video: measuring the ground clearance of the Skoda Rapid.

Measuring vehicle clearance

There are two ways to measure vehicle clearance.

The first method involves the use of special aluminum, plastic and polyurethane spacers. They are fixed between the vehicle body and part of the rack. There are also rubber spacers - they are installed between the coils of the spring. Spacers made from this material increase ground clearance slightly, but at the same time the swaying of the car is reduced. Unfortunately, using this method reduces ride comfort because the car becomes stiffer. Polyurethane spacers are considered the most optimal - they are more resistant to deformation and, unlike aluminum, do not corrode in winter.

The second way to increase ground clearance is to use wheels with a radius larger than those of currently existing wheels. However, friction may occur between large wheels, wheel arches and mud flaps. Therefore, before using this method, see if all proportions will be met.

To measure the ground clearance, use a regular ruler or tape measure.

To obtain the most accurate data, you need to measure in several places (lower points). Strat points can be places under the axles and under the engine crankcase.

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What is the real ground clearance of the Lada Vesta

Ground clearance of Volkswagen Passat CC Volkswagen Passat CC 1.8 AT 160 hp.
Cars with a small height from the supporting plane to the bottom of the body are not recommended for Russian roads, since the road surface is generally not of the best quality. In this regard, domestic cars have never stood out for being too low in height. This also applies to the Lada Vesta, which is a rather tall car.

Therefore, when purchasing this car for driving on Russian roads, you need to pay attention to important technical characteristics such as Lada Vesta ground clearance or ground clearance

Ground clearance is the height from the plane on which the machine stands to its lowest point in the central part relative to this support. In other words, this is the ground clearance between the asphalt and the bottom plane of the car. To increase the vehicle's maneuverability in hard-to-reach places, it is necessary to increase its ground clearance. But this applies only to bad roads, since on high-quality surfaces with high speeds it needs to be reduced. This is due to the fact that the higher the car’s ground clearance, the higher its center of mass is located, which directly affects the handling and stability of the vehicle.

When planted, this vehicle feels better on the highway at high speeds than when raised. In most cases, the distance between the plane of the support and the bottom point of the car is indicated in millimeters

Sometimes the amount of ground clearance under the rear and front axle is important, since for rear-wheel drive cars these indicators may differ, while for front-wheel drive cars they are approximately the same

A good height between the car and the road makes it easier for the car to overcome sections of the road where there is no quality coating or it is badly damaged.

What is the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta

The technical characteristics of this model with a sedan body type are quite high in comparison with those of its main competitors.

According to official information, the following clearance values ​​are determined:

• when fully loaded under the engine crankcase - 171 mm;
• under the engine splash guard (at full load) – 144 mm;
• without loading under engine protection – 190 mm;
• under the bumper overhang (without loading) – 230 mm.

To understand what the above numbers mean, you need to understand what the full load is for the Lada Vesta. This is the sum of the mass of the car with all components, transported luggage, as well as the mass of the driver and passengers. This value is the maximum permissible for the vehicle. The difference between the full load and curb weight for the Lada is 400 kilograms.

Since the car is most often not used at full weight, the ground clearance between it and the road will be higher. The ground clearance of this model may differ slightly from what is indicated in the technical documentation due to the use of tires and rubber on wheels of different diameters.

An official AvtoVAZ source says that tires of size 185/65R15 (16) should be used. This fact should not be neglected, since the correct wheel parameters directly affect how the car will behave on the road.

A not very lowered model with a hatchback body type, the production of which is expected in the near future, will differ from the sedan body type in that its ground clearance may be slightly lower. The difference should not be big, since car sales are designed primarily for motorists in the Russian Federation.

AvtoVAZ presented a new serial version of the Lada Vesta with a station wagon body type, as well as in a cross-modification, which assumes the presence of increased ground clearance. The implementation of new products is planned in the second half of the year.

Installation

There is nothing difficult in installing houses; you just need to have the necessary tools and a little skill in car repair. The work will take no more than 40 minutes on both sides of the car.

Required tool:

• Set of keys or sockets;
• Penetrating lubricant WD-40 or similar;
• Two jacks
• Hammer and goatee;

Work process

The easiest way to install it is from an inspection hole, but if you don’t have one, you can do without it.

We lift the car on jacks on both sides and remove the wheels, do not forget to fix the front wheels of the car using a rollback.

We treat the bolt securing the strut to the beam with WD-40 penetrating lubricant and wait for 5 minutes. Then unscrew it.

Remove the bolt from the silent block of the rear shock absorber

We install the houses by first screwing them to the beam, and then insert the shock absorber into the house mount and fix it with a bolt.

TIP: It is recommended to install the stand in the middle hole on the house, this will allow you to achieve the optimal height and center of gravity of the car.

We carry out similar work on the opposite side of the car.

The process of installing spacers for the rear shock absorbers of the Priora is completed, do not forget to adjust the headlights.

Installation of springs of different lengths and stiffness

The amount of ground clearance of a car directly depends on the installed spring. The body rests on it, and not only how much the car will rise above the road, but also the operation of the entire suspension depends on its rigidity and length. There are several options for springs on the Lada Priora. These are classes “A” and “B”, the first one is considered the more severe. In addition, there are several types of springs that were installed directly at the factory at different times.

When choosing springs, you should always look for a reasonable compromise, since installing an overly stiff part and using it on an unloaded car will not allow the suspension to work smoothly, and the car will bounce on every bump.

One of the options for increasing ground clearance is to install intercoil spacers on the spring. These elements do not allow the spring to compress completely, and the stiffness of the suspension increases. However, at the same time, the compression of the shock absorber is limited, which reduces the smoothness and comfort of the vehicle's suspension.

Another simple way to increase ground clearance is to install a spacer under the spring between the body and the spring. This part, made of high-strength rubber, easily copes with the pressure of the vehicle's weight on it, while the suspension settings practically do not change. You need to understand that if the spring sag, installing such a spacer will not be able to increase the rigidity of the part. Therefore, the spring must be changed.

Another way to increase the ground clearance of the Priora is to install larger tires. Of course, you cannot simply change the wheel size from R 13 (14) to R 15, but installing a tire with a higher profile is quite acceptable. Instead of 175/55 R 14, you can use 175/70 R 14. But the driver should not forget that a higher wheel profile behaves slightly worse when cornering, and take this fact into account when choosing a speed.

The dimensions of the restyled Lada Priora have not changed significantly. Although, due to the new front and rear bumpers, the length of the Lada Priora has changed by several millimeters.

As before, the restyled Lada Priora sedan has the longest length, which in the new version is 4,350 mm. The length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter, but the Priora hatchback is even smaller, the length of this version of the body is 4210 mm. The width of the entire family is 1,680 mm and the wheelbase is the same for all 2,492 mm.

As for the ground clearance or ground clearance of the Lada Priora, the manufacturer indicates a figure of 165 mm for the sedan and hatchback, while the ground clearance for the Lada Priora station wagon is 170 mm. However, in fact, the ground clearance is greater; just pick up a tape measure and make sure of this. But the manufacturer is not mistaken; he simply indicates the vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded.

New Lada: Car diagram - Lada Priora

The luggage compartment volumes of the new version of Lada Priora in all three bodies have changed little. The sedan's trunk volume is 430 liters. The luggage compartment volume of the Priora hatchback is smaller, only 306 liters, but if you fold the rear seats (which cannot be done in a sedan), the volume increases to 705 liters.

Further detailed data on the dimensions of the Lada Priora are in the table below.

As for the tire size of the Lada Priora, the manufacturer recommends installing 14-inch wheels. The tire size can be 175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 or 185/65 R14. The most interesting thing is that today, even on Lada Granta or Kalina in well-packaged trim levels, AvtoVAZ offers 15-inch wheels as standard.

How to influence the clearance level?

How to increase the clearance in your car? If you install wheels with an increased diameter and profile, then the ground clearance will certainly “increase”. It is interesting to consider an example of such forced action when using wide 215x55xR15 tires. With an increase in profile by 5%, the increase in clearance is 1 mm. Adding another five percent to the profile will increase the clearance by 2.5 mm.

If you are inclined to increase the wheel size, you should take a look at the factory recommendations. The maximum size of factory-installed tires reaches 185x60xR14 for the standard version of the Lada Kalina 2 and 185x55xR15 for the Cross version. Theoretically, it is possible to install a tire size of 195x40xR17, however, one should take into account the risk of tires hitting the wheel arches when driving over uneven surfaces and other consequences for the suspension that can cause its premature wear due to the increased weight of the wheels.

Also, an increased tire height can shift the center of gravity upward, which will worsen handling. Another important aspect is the danger of deformation of the rubber profile of the tire under the influence of the same increased weight. Here again there is a risk of rollover when cornering at increased speed, because body roll inevitably increases.

Let's also note the positive aspects of the larger wheels. This is not only an increase in ground clearance, but also an improved ability of the body as a whole to perceive unevenness in the road surface. The ride of the car is soft and smooth. Now you know how to increase the clearance of Kalina.

I stand tall. What ground clearance is needed for a passenger car?

A car with high ground clearance is a blessing, especially in the outback, where there are few good asphalt roads. This suspension allows you to easily pass large holes on broken sections of dirt roads, where passenger cars often damage thresholds and hit the engine crankcase against protruding stones. High ground clearance also helps during snowfalls. Sometimes the courtyards of houses are so covered with snowstorms that driving through the snowdrifts becomes problematic. Low cars fall into snowdrifts along the bottom and helplessly rotate their drive wheels, unable to escape from the winter trap. A couple of extra centimeters to the ground clearance in such a situation can be very useful.

“The ground clearance of a car for living in the city must be at least 160 mm,” says Vyacheslav Subbotin, engineer and captain of the GazReid Sport racing team. “It is this that allows you to painlessly roll the front end up to concrete curbs near sidewalks without the risk of scratching the bottom or crushing the bumper. The height of the curb is exactly 160 mm. True, sometimes they are not buried according to the standard, with height exceeding the standard.”

High clearance hatchbacks

Such vehicles are in great demand in our car market. First of all, they are distinguished by additional engine crankcase protection, as well as a body kit and attractive appearance. Now about models with the highest ground clearance .

Skoda Fabia Scout

A compact and cozy model, the ground clearance of which reaches 15 cm. This allows you to feel comfortable even when driving on roads with large holes. But since there is only front-wheel drive, you shouldn’t overuse travel through the wilds.

The 1.2 liter engine has a power of 105 horsepower. Good body kit pleases. The plastic bumper is practically scratch-resistant. The motor has good traction, so the driver can get a lot of positive emotions.

Opel Mokka

If you want to pick up a hatchback with high ground clearance, then take a closer look at the Opel Mokka. The ground clearance here reaches 17.5 cm. There are 3 gasoline engines to choose from, and all-wheel drive is also pleasing, even in the basic configuration.

In addition, it is worth highlighting quite good functionality and modern equipment. The cost is also relatively low - from 775 thousand rubles.

Suzuki SX4

This model also has a ground clearance of 17.5 cm. This is quite a decent figure for a hatchback. Our country is supplied with cars with a 1.6-liter engine and 112 horses.

Transmission options include either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. In general, a fairly good representative of the class.

SUVs with high ground clearance

As a rule, if they are looking for high ground clearance, then they pay attention to SUVs (in this case, preference should be given to all-wheel drive models). In the conditions of the domestic off-road conditions that are familiar to all of us, you won’t find a better option

In the conditions of the domestic off-road conditions that are familiar to all of us, you won’t find a better option.

Next is a video about cars with high ground clearance:

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

When discussing cars with high ground clearance, we should start with this model. The ground clearance here reaches 25.5 cm, and this is also accompanied by good wheelbase characteristics - 28.45 cm. As a result, this car can easily conquer peaks.

This is complemented by high-quality interior design, a powerful engine, as well as an original and memorable appearance, which makes the model one of the most popular in its segment.

Mercedes-Benz GL

Next in our rating of cars with high ground clearance is a representative of the German automobile industry with a clearance of 28.5 cm. The presence of all-wheel drive, rich equipment and stylish interior design are included. In addition, the model pleases with excellent filling - the Mercedes is equipped with modern equipment.

At the same time, if you are looking for an inexpensive crossover with high ground clearance, then the Mercedes-Benz GL will not suit you - this vehicle belongs to the premium segment. At the same time, this affects not only the cost, but also the excellent parameters in which the car outperforms most competitors.

Infiniti QX80

It is the largest Japanese SUV in the premium segment. Naturally, such elite models are not designed to drive through a swamp, but if Infiniti gets off-road, it will be able to overcome almost any obstacle.

A high ground clearance of 26.3 cm, a powerful engine, excellent suspension, large wheels, and electronic all-wheel drive control systems help achieve this. As a result, the car guarantees a comfortable and safe ride in any conditions.

Station wagons with high ground clearance

Such vehicles are suitable for people who prefer comfort and convenience when driving a car. And it doesn’t matter whether you are now moving around the city or off-road. The car will be an ideal option for any trip, including trips with the whole family.

Opel Zafira

A comfortable seven-seater car will be an indispensable choice for the whole family. A distinctive feature of the model is the presence of the Flex7 system, thanks to which you can change the interior space of the car at will. The ground clearance here reaches 16 cm. Other parameters can be emphasized:

• good cornering ability;
• spacious interior;
• 1.8-liter engine, which is paired with a manual gearbox;
• Easy to maintain.

As a result, in the Opel Zafira we see an excellent car for the whole family.

Audi A4 allroad Quattro

This high-clearance station wagon is another good representative of the class. The ground clearance here is 18 cm. The presence of full permanent drive, as well as air suspension, further increases the vehicle's maneuverability.

There are several petrol and diesel engines available to choose from, reaching power from 170 to 240 horsepower. They can be paired with either a manual gearbox or a robotic gearbox.

Volvo XC70

The elegant and stylish station wagon received wide recognition from the public almost immediately after its release. Ground clearance reaches 20 cm, which is very respectable for station wagons.

At the same time, the car is quite comfortable, convenient and roomy. I am also pleased with the efficiency of the model.

Lada Priora tank how many liters

The popular domestic Lada Priora borrowed the tank volume from its predecessor. And many potential owners are interested in the question, how many liters are in the tank? We will definitely answer this pressing question in this material, and also tell you a lot of useful information about the Lada Priora tank, including what troubles to expect, how much it costs and most importantly, what is the capacity of the gas tank.

A short excursion into history, the legendary VAZ-2108 was equipped with a tank, the volume of which was absolutely the same as that of the VAZ-2110 later. The “Ten” has long been discontinued, and the Priora is being produced, but the capacity of the gas tank has not changed since the days of the “Eight”. At the same time, Lada Priora has its own personal article number (that is, catalog number) for the tank. The number is identical for each body: sedan, exactly the same for a station wagon and, accordingly, for a hatchback. According to numerous owners of the car we are considering, its tank volume is the most optimal, and all because Priora is a 100 percent city car with average fuel consumption in urban conditions and low fuel consumption on the highway. According to information from the car manufacturer, the tank volume is 43 liters, however, Lada Priora owners have found through experience that the tank capacity is actually up to 49 liters.

Lada Vesta ground clearance

Lada X Ray Cross

Lada Vesta is a Russian car that began production in September 2015. Its sales started two months after the start of production. AvtoVAZ carefully hid the technical characteristics of the car until the last moment. The manufacturer presented a raised sedan called Lada Vesta on September 24, 2015 with a video presentation of a test drive on the roads of Italy. Only after the presentation it became clear that a fairly significant player from a domestic manufacturer had appeared on the market, which in terms of price and quality could compete with many foreign car brands.

We find something and lose something...

Ground clearance of the Nissan Almera car: ground clearance of the Nissan Almera car and trim levels The trunk volume is not the most impressive - only 450 liters. But a special mesh is provided for securing the load.

Due to unsuccessfully selected suspension settings, the handling of the Lada Priora station wagon is far from ideal.

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Daewoo Gentra (4-door sedan)

Generation I Test Drives THERE is a fairly common misconception that a station wagon can carry heavy loads that a sedan or hatchback cannot. In fact, the gain is only in the volume of cargo, and the difference in carrying capacity, if we talk about the compact class, as a rule, does not exceed a couple of tens of kilograms. The Priora station wagon has a carrying capacity at the level of its Western counterparts - 505 kg. But compared to its brothers - the sedan and hatchback - it increased by only 15 kg.

However, even because of this small difference, the designers had to slightly change the suspension settings. And as a result... the car's driving performance has become worse.

...Roads in the Kaliningrad region, as in any other part of Russia, are far from ideal. However, the station wagon's suspension copes with potholes more or less tolerably. But a series of gentle “waves” on the asphalt made our car sway so much that it was time to stock up on seasickness pills. Actually, this is a long-standing disease of models of the “tenth” family, but the “Priora” sedans and hatchbacks have already recovered from it. And here’s a surprise – on the station wagon, the chronic illness made itself known again. The reason is the unsuccessfully selected characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers. Therefore, in more or less serious turns, the Priora does not perform well and reluctantly reacts to the rotation of the steering wheel - first it almost completely selects the suspension travel, and only then with a strong trim on board it goes into a turn.

Representatives of AvtoVAZ did not argue with this opinion about the driving performance of the station wagon. We agreed that it is necessary to improve the behavior of the car on the road, to more carefully select the characteristics of springs and shock absorbers - according to engineers, this work is already underway.

High clearance sedans: the most popular models

Compactness and affordable cost have made such cars one of the most popular in our country. In addition, the models stand out for their attractive appearance, representativeness and ease of maintenance.

In addition, all-wheel drive sedans with high ground clearance demonstrate excellent cross-country ability.

Now we will discuss models that will delight us with their ground clearance.

Volkswagen Polo

The ground clearance of this model reaches 17 cm. Combined with high-quality assembly and excellent dynamics, this makes the car an excellent option for driving both on the streets and off-road. Among the main characteristics of the model it is worth highlighting:

• engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 105 horsepower;
• manual five-speed gearbox (or 6-speed robot);
• good dynamics (with a manual you can take a hundred in 10.5 seconds).

Chevrolet Lanos

First of all, it is worth emphasizing the affordable cost of the model, especially if you look closely at the secondary market. Many people don’t like the design of the car, but this is a matter of taste and preference. In any case, a sedan with a ground clearance of 16 cm deserves your attention. In addition, the model pleases us:

• 1.5 liter engine and 86 horses;
• high-quality five-speed transmission;
• good dynamics (acceleration to 100 km/h will take 12.5 seconds);
• quite comfortable fit.

At the same time, the car takes quite a lot of fuel - in city conditions, some models require about 10 l/100 km.

Toyota Camry

This high-clearance sedan has become an incomparable world leader in many respects. The machine pleases with its performance and excellent functionality. The design is classic, but this is only for the benefit of the car. It especially stands out for its high-quality assembly.

Of the main parameters, it is necessary to say about:

• ground clearance of 16 cm;
• convenient disembarkation and embarkation;
• wide selection of high-quality motors;
• excellent gearboxes that are designed to save fuel;
• presentable appearance;
• relatively low cost (about 998 thousand rubles).

An increased level of comfort allows you to enjoy traveling in a premium car even when purchasing the basic version.

Nissan Almera

To be honest, the ground clearance here is not that great - only 15 cm. At the same time, this is quite enough to feel comfortable in the city. On the other hand, the model has a lot of other positive qualities:

• powerful 1.5-liter engine and 102 horses;
• excellent dynamics (with mechanics, 100 km is taken in 10 seconds);
• spacious fuel tank (50 l);
• the ability to choose a model with automatic transmission or manual gearbox);
• stylish appearance.

In addition, you need to take into account that this vehicle is a Japanese car, which indicates its quality and reliability. In addition, you can feel good in this Nissan even while driving with not very high-quality fuel.

Fiat Punto

This compact Italian car has a ground clearance of 16 cm and an economical engine. Main parameters:

• 1.3 liter engine and 85 horses;
• five-speed manual transmission;
• acceleration to hundreds in 13.1 seconds;
• excellent efficiency (in the city it takes 4.4 liters, outside the city - 2.9 liters).

Interior

After the restyling, the interior of the Lada Priora became much more expressive and modern. A new dashboard, a large display in the middle of the dashboard, an updated center console - all this has ennobled the interior of the sedan. But the same features of the panel, the same gear lever, steering wheel, seat upholstery, flaws in the assembly and other points remind of the previous interior of the car.

The interior of the LADA Priora is generally not bad, but not impressive.

Vesta's salon is fundamentally different. A completely different design, created in the style of modern foreign cars, a large display that fits harmoniously into the interior, and does not break out of it, as in the Priora, an impressive dashboard, high-quality operation of the climate system, well-profiled seats with good lateral support, space, etc.

Vesta's salon looks much more interesting.

In general, the interior of the LADA Priora is acceptable, but after Vesta it leaves a clear feeling of unfinished and lack of harmony.

Options and cost

Lada Priora has half as many versions as Vesta - 3 versus 6. In addition, the described advantages of the new sedan over its predecessor can largely be explained by the difference in cost. The starting price of LADA Priora is 389,000 rubles, while for LADA Vesta it is 514,000 rubles. For class B cars the difference is 125,000 rubles. very weighty. Top versions are priced at 464,000 rubles. and 633,000 rub. (RUB 658,000 for modification with AMT). Consequently, at the top the difference grows to 169,000 (RUB 194,000).

Lada Priora: cost of new models

Various car modifications

The price for the main version of the new Lada Priora, released in 2011, is 11,500 thousand dollars. This version can be safely called “empty”, but still, a certain minimum of equipment is present in it, namely: electric windows, an airbag for the driver, an alarm system and central locking.

The average option will cost 13,000 thousand dollars. And the most “stuffed” package costs about 14,500 thousand dollars.

This modification is equipped with a 16-valve engine with a capacity of 98 horsepower, airbags, an ABS system, fog lights, parking sensors, climate control, an on-board computer, power windows, heated seats and mirrors and 14-inch alloy wheels.

In 2006, AvtoVAZ OJSC began the first cycle of preparation for the release of the new Lada Priora model. The car, which received the index 2170, was created on the basis of the Lada-110 model, adopting the platform and engine from it. In fact, the Priora was an in-depth restyling of the Ten. About a thousand changes were noted in the design, both superficial and fundamental. Priora received an extensive range of interior and luggage compartment parts. The exterior of the Lada Priora, ground clearance and many other parameters of the chassis differed from those of the 110th model. The doors became 5 mm wider, which forced the stamping shop of the Tolyatti plant to rebuild several punches and dies. Thus, the identity of the Lada 110 and the Lada Priora was reduced to a minimum. AvtoVAZ engineers counted over a thousand parts that distinguished the old Lada from the new one, and radically changed the design of the “tens”. External attributes, moldings, alloy wheels, external door handles, front optics, rear lights, hood, trunk, tail and the entire exterior as a whole exuded novelty. The final touch of the update is Kama Euro tires size 185/65 R14.

The Lada Vesta Cross sedan will receive off-road ground clearance

If we know almost everything about the Lada Vesta Sport sports sedan thanks to numerous leaks in the databases of Rosstandart, Rospatent and supplier catalogs, then the future of the cross-version of the sedan has still remained vague.

Raised sedans are generally rare on the market; in fact, there is only the large Volvo S90 Cross Country, which plays in a completely different league than VAZ products. Therefore, the appearance of a production version of the Lada Vesta Cross sedan was in question.

But, judging by the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) that appeared in the Rosstandart database, the plant nevertheless decided to introduce such an unusual modification. The dimensions of the car coincide with the dimensions of the Lada Vesta SW Cross station wagon, with the exception of the height (1526 versus 1537 mm), which is due to the fact that the cross station wagon was initially certified with luggage rails on the roof. Thus, it turns out that the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta Cross sedan will exceed 200 mm: a completely off-road indicator!

AVTOVAZ has certified the cross-sedan with both engines that it offers for other versions of Vesta: a 1.6-liter with 106 hp. and 1.8-liter, 122 hp.

For the first time, Lada Vesta project manager Maxim Sarzhin announced that the car would become a production car in October last year. Thus, we can assume with a fair amount of confidence that the car will hit the market in the near future. Most likely, it will be produced in rather limited editions and only in an expensive configuration with heated second row of seats, two-tone interior design, 17-inch alloy wheels, etc.

• In July this year, AVTOVAZ will begin production of the Lada XRAY Cross, which was shown as a concept in 2021.
• Another new product should be the updated Lada Granta. The plant has already launched prototypes for road testing.

Comparative table of vehicle clearance

Maxim Markov

Hi all! In the modern realities of Mother Russia, most motorists travel by car both on asphalt roads and on dirt roads. I won’t say anything about the qualities of our autobahns here, I’ll just say that such a trip is often quite simple to describe – an off-road rally! Therefore, when every now and then you scrape the bottom of your car along the roadway, whether you like it or not, you will have to not only get acquainted with the concept of ground clearance, but also learn how to increase the car’s ground clearance. The latter, of course, worries those who are used to doing everything on their own. Today, we’ll talk about this value, and the comparative table of vehicle clearance, which can be seen below, will help you install a vehicle with optimal ground clearance for your area.

Summing up

Good ground clearance means that the vehicle's maneuverability increases significantly. As a result, you can drive on any off-road without fear, without fear that the muffler or other elements located on the bottom of the vehicle will be damaged.

We have presented you with a list of models that are distinguished by good ground clearance, functionality and attractive appearance. All of them are perfect for driving around the city and for trips into nature.

Video review about high-clearance sedans:

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Ground clearance (clearance) of Lada Largus in various bodies: van, 5 seats

The high level of ergonomics also did not cause any complaints. Finishing materials, relatively inexpensive, but of sufficient quality, are combined according to color scheme and make the interior of the car cozy and relaxing. Italian designers used the finishing tone in a double, layered version. The upper tier of the cabin is decorated with light-colored materials, while the lower tier is decorated with darker materials. There is no contrasting transition between these two levels; one color replaces the other smoothly, in halftones. In fact, the entire interior trim is done in a two-tone version, which creates the impression of integrity. The driver's door armrest is equipped with semi-automatic power window control buttons, and there is also a joystick for adjusting the exterior rear-view mirrors. All buttons are designed in an anti-press format; accidental touches will not turn them on.

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Vehicle characteristics: The dimensions of the car are as follows: length - 3247, width - 1100, height - 1203 mm. The wheelbase is 2264 mm. Ground clearance 137 mm. The car is equipped with a hybrid power unit. The 4-cylinder engine is equipped with a system that provides engine power output. There are 4 valves per cylinder. The diameter of one cylinder is 76 mm, the piston stroke is 70 mm. The engine crankshaft accelerates to 7000 rpm. Maximum torque is maintained up to 4000 rpm.

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Criticism of a car owner named Josaphat: + Handling. + Equipment (Comfort). Heated seats, airbags, heated windows, power windows, etc., etc. + Interior (and the appearance of plastic, and space, and the design of the dashboard, and upholstery fabric, and all sorts of goodies such as two sockets with cup holders, etc.) + Ergonomics front seats + Standard sound (though, in comparison with Renault and VAZ) + Appearance + I can’t say anything objectively about sound insulation. Well, not really. But what to compare with? I compare it with Matis, with the eight .. —) So, for me it’s excellent.+ The steering wheel is 10 out of 10. Many people don’t like it. I want something more extreme. For me, such a plus is the obedient, gentle steering wheel. + Possibility of selecting modes: eco, sport. In sports - a beast! I don’t use it, it’s still early) + The machine is good. Maybe he hangs up a little, thinks, but only in IVF mode. I respect thinkers + Trunk. Not small. And it opens without harming a lady’s manicure (this is a woman’s review! :-))+ The glass washer tank is gigantic! Just right for our roads. In general, there is beauty under the hood, of course!+ The suspension is just what the doctor ordered (for me). Not hard, not soft, but just like that)

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What's good about high ground clearance?

High ground clearance has always been valued by true car enthusiasts; its high value definitely increases the status of the car, both visually and functionally. You don’t need to go far here, take for example any Lada car and double its ground clearance. I’m sure the car will appear before you in a completely different form, like an SUV. And you, as a driver, will receive a lot of advantages:

• The visibility around the car will increase significantly;
• Getting into the car will become much easier and more convenient;
• The cross-country ability will also please you; the likelihood of “sitting on your belly” in snow or mud will be significantly reduced;
• The front and rear overhang angles will also increase accordingly, which will keep bumpers and body kit elements from colliding with the road surface or curb.
• Increasing the pitch and roll angle will give you some advantage when overcoming road obstacles.

Ground clearance Lada Vesta Cross sedan, station wagon, spacers

When choosing a car, quite a lot of future owners pay attention to such an important parameter as ground clearance. This also applies to the progressive Russian model Lada Vesta in a sedan or station wagon.

With the release of this car, serious debate broke out among specialists, experts and ordinary enthusiasts about what the ground clearance should be. An increased ground clearance risks negatively affecting the stability of the car, and a reduced one will not allow you to confidently overcome potholes, which abound in domestic roads.

About clearance parameters in Vesta

According to the manufacturer's regulations, actual ground clearance is measured on a fully loaded vehicle. The concept of “full load” includes the following values:

• dead weight of the model;
• weight of the driver and passengers;
• the weight of the cargo being transported and the fuel in the tank.

This list of aspects adds approximately 400 kg to the weight of the machine.

According to the data declared by the manufacturer, the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta is 171 mm. It is measured between the engine crankcase (the part closest to the road surface) and the road surface.

The clearance measured between the crankcase protection and the road, also when fully loaded, is 144 mm.

If a car in a station wagon or sedan is not loaded, then the ground clearance parameter is characterized by the following figures: 190 and 230 mm, respectively, under the crankcase and the bumper overhang.

The measurements taken indicate that in terms of ground clearance, Vesta is inferior to other AvtoVAZ models. However, we note that this indicator is quite enough for the car owner to feel confident on a bumpy road.

Note that the manufacturer carried out ground clearance measurements on a car with 16-inch wheels. Naturally, for a model with 15-inch wheels, the ground clearance will be slightly lower than stated.

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Ground clearance and car behavior on the road

Provincial owners of Lada Vesta will appreciate the sufficient ground clearance. On a flat road surface, this can negatively affect stability when driving at higher speeds.

Important! Even despite the considerable ground clearance, you should move especially carefully on bumpy roads. The bottom of the Lada Vesta Cross car has an uneven topography, so there is always a risk of hitting any component of the body, suspension, muffler or pan protection on a road unevenness

By the way, crankcase protection should always be present in the car. It allows you not only to protect the pallet from hitting road ledges and other irregularities, but also prevents stones and other large debris from getting into the engine compartment.

Let's sum it up

The manufacturer skillfully endowed the Lada Vesta Cross with balanced characteristics. Well-tuned steering allows the model to confidently maneuver even at high speeds. The impressive ground clearance ensures safe overcoming of potholes, without causing a lot of discomfort to the driver. Before choosing a car, it will be useful to analyze a point related to the nature of the area where Vesta will be used most of the time.

What can we perform there?

The first thing that will suffer when encountering a deep pothole or an open sewer hatch is, of course, the front bumper. As soon as the car dives into such a hole (look at the photo), you are guaranteed a split bumper. Let's not talk about dented wheels and sills now.

There are no general standards, but there are average values ​​for cars, family cars, and SUVs that reflect the ground clearance (distance from the front bumper to the asphalt):

• for SUVs from 18 to 35 cm;
• for passenger cars from 13 to 20 cm.

Next in line for the “breakdown”, and in the direction of travel, we have the oil pan. That's who gets it to the fullest. No, no, you’ll hear from a friend that he broke through the pan. And this is already a very expensive repair. The pan itself, changing the oil, or even worse, if you didn’t immediately notice the breakdown and drove for some significant distance without oil. Quite often, the clearance between the pan and the ground is even less than from the bumper. To be precise, it is not the pallet itself that sticks out, but its protection. But it’s better to let the ground clearance decrease slightly, by a few centimeters due to protection, than to drive at the risk of damaging the pan.

Here the values ​​are almost the same:

1. for an SUV on average from 17 cm;
2. for a passenger car from 12 cm.

Elements of the front suspension of some cars (levers, rods) can also significantly reduce ground clearance. Don’t forget about the muffler with a resonator, which, although recessed into the bottom, can easily get caught on the road on some car models.

At one time, as the owner of a VAZ 2112 car, during a year of operation, I managed to puncture the gas tank three times. This is all to blame, of course, for the disgusting directions and also weak rear springs, because of which the ground clearance in the middle part of my car was indecently small, and at any opportunity I clung to obstacles with this element. After the third time, I was already seriously concerned about this issue (I still think, why not after the second), and I changed the springs along with the tank. I installed new ones from model 11, since it is half a turn longer. I really don’t know if this solved the problem, because I sold the car almost immediately.

The best small cars with high ground clearance

It is generally accepted that excellent cross-country ability and high ground clearance are the destiny of powerful SUVs. At the same time, there are also some small cars that can boast of their good characteristics.

Daewoo Matiz

The ground clearance here reaches 15 cm, and the wheelbase is 234 cm. In addition, we are pleased with the efficiency of the model, as well as the presence of an independent suspension. Other advantages can be emphasized:

• presence of rear window heating function;
• the ability to change the position of the headlights;
• door lock function.

Perhaps not the most luxurious model, but for 300 thousand rubles. you are unlikely to find anything better.

Fiat 500

Everyone loved this legendary car. The three-door model with a ground clearance of 13 cm has become popular all over the world. The ground clearance is not too high, but for such a miniature vehicle it is quite enough. It will cost almost 2 times more than the Daewoo Matiz, but the functionality is much more solid. Including, the model has:

• air conditioner;
• airbags;
• ABS and BAS.

The 1.2-liter engine delivers 6.2 liters in the city and demonstrates even greater efficiency on the highway. There is also a 1.4 liter power unit, which has improved dynamics.

Vesta factory tires and wheels

If you decide to replace the standard wheels and tires on a Lada Vesta, then rely on the full diameter of the wheel. How to do this, using 185/60 R14 as an example:

• A disk with a diameter of 14″ is equal to 14 * 25.4 (1 inch = 2.54 cm) = 355.6 mm.
• The height of the tire profile is calculated as follows: 185*60/100=111 mm. Add up the rim diameter and the two tire profile heights: 355.6 111 * 2 = 577.6 mm.

The green color indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.

When installing tires or wheels that differ in parameters from those recommended by the factory, you can:

• be refused warranty repair of the chassis;
• be stopped by a traffic police inspector, who has the right to draw up a report on the car’s non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations;
• fail to pass technical inspection.

If you are going to buy winter tires for your Lada Vesta, then try to choose narrower tires. These tires will create more pressure on the road surface and improve traction. Remember that wide tires are more sensitive to ruts in winter. And low-profile tires make the ride less comfortable, because... transfer even the smallest holes to the body.

The smaller the unsprung mass (this includes the mass of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.

What wheels and tires did you choose for the Lada Vesta? What are the pros and cons of such a replacement? Participate in the survey, leave feedback and ask questions. Let us remind you that in this article we determine the real fuel consumption of this car.

Ground clearance for a regular Vesta

What is the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta? Keeping in mind the quality of domestic roads, AvtoVAZ engineers, when designing the Vesta model, which became a revolutionary breakthrough for Togliatti designers, planned its ground clearance of 171 mm when loaded. But, these parameters were stated based on 16-inch wheels, but in fact, the installation of 15-inch wheels is now practiced, so Vesta’s ground clearance turned out to be slightly less than originally stated.

Of course, high ground clearance has its advantages, especially for residents of the outback who also want to drive modern sedans. But, high ground clearance also has disadvantages that appear during dynamic driving. For example, handling, chassis energy consumption, and ride comfort noticeably deteriorate.

But, the designers of the Lada Vesta managed to find a “golden mean”, bordering between controllability, comfort and maximum ground clearance. The model handles quite well, and at the same time, it can overcome noticeable road irregularities without causing much discomfort to passengers. Increasing the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta is possible with the help of additional spacers, but then the driving characteristics of the car will change greatly.

So the engineers did their best and achieved significant results, which is confirmed by a comparative analysis with famous foreign cars. If we take a car with similar characteristics, then we can note that the Lada Vesta, in terms of ground clearance, is higher than the Nissan Almera, and has almost caught up with the Datsun on-Do sedan, with its 174 mm, which is the leader in this indicator in this class of cars.

General characteristics of the car

Standard wheel clearance

Few passenger cars can match SUVs in terms of ground clearance, but high ground clearance is only important in combination with other vehicle characteristics. If we consider the Priora’s ground clearance, then, on the one hand, everything is very clear here: this figure for this model is 165 mm. But in order to assess its sufficiency, it is necessary to additionally consider the following characteristics:

• total length of the vehicle;
• front and rear overhang length;
• wheelbase;
• vehicle track width;
• the presence of protruding elements under the bottom of the car;
• change in ground clearance for a fully loaded car.

Lada Vesta Cross - ground clearance

Industrial progress has reached Russian production; AvtoVAZ never ceases to amaze with the uniqueness of the cars it produces, year after year creating more modern and more reliable cars. The new Lada Vesta Cross station wagon is one of the most interesting and original models of the domestic automobile industry. Even before it left the assembly line, AVTOVAZ’s flagship model SW Cross attracted attention with its appearance and design features and technical characteristics. In 2021, the assembly of the long-awaited Russian station wagon began and immediately aroused even greater interest and resonance.

What is the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta St. Cross?

The clearance of Vesta Cross is truly outstanding, it is 203 mm.

Other car sizes:

The ground clearance allows it to compete with almost all modern crossovers of various brands and modifications.

Ground clearance comparison with competitors

The main competitors of Vesta SW Cross are objectively considered to be Lada Largus, KIA Rio X-Line, as well as the initial versions of Renault DUSTER and Hyundai Creta with front-wheel drive. However, the Lada Vesta Cross is not the last among them in terms of ground clearance. So for Largus the ground clearance is 145 mm, for Rio X-Line it is 170 mm, for Renault DUSTER it is 210 mm, and for Hyundai Creta this value is 190 mm. Thus, we can conclude that only the Renault DUSTER SUV can compete in terms of ground clearance, but we should not forget that the design features of the Lada Vesta Cross and the foresight of domestic developers did not easily make it possible to yield to a competitor in this area.

What is the Vesta Cross capable of off-road?

The Lada Vesta Cross feels confident both on a flat road and on a country road or even off-road. If you like to have an active holiday while driving a car on minor off-road conditions, the AVTOVAZ flagship is ideal for you. “SW Cross” is equipped with such off-road attributes as a protective plastic body kit and increased ground clearance. A protective black plastic body kit reliably protects the paintwork from chips and scratches, and the increased clearance allows you to confidently overcome obstacles on rough terrain.

Let's add to this attributes a powerful and economical engine, an energy-intensive suspension, and from ordinary driving on rough terrain, your trip turns into easy, pleasant and comfortable. The Lada Vesta Cross is also equipped with such options as cruise control and directional stability system, which will help the driver cover tens of thousands of kilometers without feeling tired or inconvenient.

Is it possible to increase the ground clearance of Vesta SW Cross?

Returning to the mention of the only competitor of the Vesta Cross station wagon in terms of ground clearance - Renault Duster, whose ground clearance turned out to be the highest, I would like to note that for drivers for whom the clearance of the Vesta SW Cross station wagon is not practical enough, they have a real opportunity to raise it height. In order to do this, it is necessary to make a number of modifications.

Increasing the ground clearance at the rear can be achieved by installing metal spacers under the strut support. To carry out such manipulations, you do not need to be a specialist in the field of mechanical engineering; any driver will be able to do this task and will take only 15-20 minutes. As a result of this modification, the rear clearance of the Lada Vesta Cross can be increased by 2-3 centimeters. You can do the same with the front part; this procedure will require the same algorithm of actions from you; the ride height will increase after installing the front strut support spacer.

Lowering the car: why and how to do it

Lowering the suspension is usually done to style the car and give it a more daring look. Such tuning makes the car tougher, but nevertheless remains popular. You can lower the VAZ 2170 in the following ways:

1. Installing air suspension (the most expensive method). Complete reworking of the chassis. The result is a lowered car that can be raised if desired.
2. Chassis with adjustable clearance (also expensive). Here, the degree of compression of the springs is adjusted automatically.
3. Installation of low profile tires. Low-profile tires are definitely not suitable for bumps, but you won’t have to modify the chassis.
4. Shortening (sawing off) springs. This is a budget method - you only need to saw off 1.5 turns in the front, 2 turns in the back.

When purchasing a car, the future owner evaluates a number of indicators that must primarily meet the characteristics of the upcoming operation or the conditions of the region in which the car will be used. Considering the poor quality of roads in certain parts of Russia, such a parameter as vehicle clearance plays a fairly important role.