High fuel consumption on viburnum

There are four main models of the Lada Kalina passenger car:

sedan - has a closed body, with 2-3 rows of seats for the driver and passengers, the trunk is separated from the car interior, there is no lifting door in the rear wall;
station wagon - has a closed cargo-passenger body, one of the sedan variants, which has an enlarged luggage compartment, is equipped with a lifting door in the rear wall;
hatchback - has a body with 1-2 rows of driver and passenger seats, with a shortened rear overhang (hence the name - “hatchback” means “short”) and a smaller luggage compartment, equipped with a lift-up door in the rear wall;
sport - is a sports version, which is equipped with a number of special parts - a bumper, an exhaust pipe tip, sports pedals, alloy wheels, a SAAZ Sport sports suspension, front and rear disc brakes, an original reinforced gearbox.

As you can see, the main difference between each model is its body type. Gasoline consumption (unleaded AI-95) is calculated in liters over a driving cycle, which is 100 kilometers.

In this case, the following parameters of the vehicle itself are taken into account:

Engine size (Lada Kalina comes in two types - 1.4 l and 1.6 l).
Number of valves (for Lada Kalina - 8 and 16).

Experts have prepared an information table that shows the factory fuel consumption indicators for each model of the Lada Kalina passenger car, taking into account the mandatory parameters.

Model Lada Kalina

1.6 l (8 valves)

The manufacturer sets the standards for digital fuel consumption indicators for each Lada Kalina model based on the results of test runs of passenger cars on a special track. But on the track, driving conditions are reduced to ideal, and the car is driven by an experienced driver. In real conditions, everything becomes much more complicated. In addition, the speed indicator during real driving is not always within the required limits - from 100 km/h to 120 km/h. This is due to the fact that some drivers do not recognize the established framework for optimal driving of a Lada Kalina car, which significantly affects fuel costs.

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

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.
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.
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.

Modification	1.6, 8 grades, 5 grades. Manual transmission	1.6, 16 grades, 5 grades Manual transmission	1.4, 16 grades, 5 grades Manual transmission
Consumption city, l/100 km	7,7	9,8	8,5
Route, l/100 km	5,5	6	5,5
Combined cycle consumption, l/100 km	7,5	7,2	7,5
Acceleration, sec up to 100 km/h	13,5	12	12,5

Tuning to reduce gasoline costs

Drivers who are not far from mechanics and the basics of economics understand perfectly well that the best way to save money is to eliminate the possibility of unnecessary spending. If the factory engine does not show the most favorable performance, then it makes sense to tune it and thereby bring it to perfection.

The least that can be done, and where you can start, if your car is a Lada Kalina, and you do not have significant capital, is replacing the spark plugs. Malfunctioning spark plugs increases fuel consumption by ten percent! The most suitable choice for you will be BOSH WR 78 X spark plugs. They will help with more efficient engine starting in winter (and we have already seen that it is in winter that the greatest fuel consumption occurs), and will also make its operation smoother.

The most you can do is to replace the standard engine with something more powerful, which would provide greater efficiency for the same cost of gasoline. This could be an engine of the same volume, but with 16 valves. Also, engine power increases when replacing the filter with a similar one with zero resistance.

Technical condition of the car

During break-in, Kalina's engine heats up a little more than usual. This is due to increased friction between parts of the car. As a result, fuel consumption increases. Driving a car with insufficient oil level or poor quality will lead to the same result. The latter is especially worth considering due to the fact that Kalina is equipped with a line of modern engines that are very critical to lubricants.

It is extremely rare for a new car to be faulty. Another thing is the firmware of the control unit. The factory setting has settings intended for engine running-in and subsequent operation under average conditions. According to some owners, this is the cause of gluttony. In this regard, especially desperate car enthusiasts “upload” new ECU firmware. After this, according to them, consumption decreases.

The cause of gluttony may be a faulty catalyst, which is equipped in the exhaust system of all Kalinas without exception. As a result of the formation of soot in it, the filling of the cylinders with air deteriorates, which leads to incomplete combustion of the fuel mixture.

The engine loses its inherent dynamics, and the on-board computer shows higher fuel consumption. The same thing happens if there is a malfunction of the mass air flow sensor. In this case, errors occur in the electronic engine control system. To avoid this, you need to change the air filter more often.

What determines fuel consumption?

There are many factors influencing fuel consumption, all of them in some way are ways to radically change fuel consumption. The larger the engine volume and the more powerful, the greater its fuel consumption, that is, it is necessary to take into account the technical parameters of the car, even its weight can affect this.

Vehicle factors affecting fuel consumption:

Engine capacity;
Engine power;
Wheel size;
Vehicle weight;
checkpoint;
Drive (full or mono);
Engine wear;

Consumption is also significantly affected by other parameters, such as weather conditions or additional electrical equipment. For example, with the air conditioning on, the load on the engine increases and more fuel is needed to ensure normal vehicle dynamics. Turning on heated seats, heated glass and even headlights are ways to increase consumption, not to mention the cold. In cold weather, the car experiences enormous loads, which leads to greater fuel combustion due to prolonged warm-up of the power plant.

Standard consumption

According to the passport, Kalina in a mixed cycle in the city consumes:

7 liters of gasoline per 100 km with a 1.4 liter .
7.2-7.8 liters for 1.6 liter .

Real data

Engines with a volume of 1.4 liters consume about 8.4 liters of fuel in the city. On the highway, consumption is 6.2 liters. In the mixed cycle - about 7.3 liters . These figures were obtained using AI-95 gasoline.
1.6 liter engines consume a little more. In the city - 9 liters , and on the highway - 6.8 liters . Accordingly, in a mixed cycle the consumption is about 8 liters .

Winter period

Winter fuel consumption increases significantly during snowfall - the flow speed decreases and, as a result, you have to drive in lower gears.

In winter, the indicator depends on the warm-up time. There is also an empirical dependence on air temperature. The colder it is outside, the more difficult it is for the engine to work (the mechanisms and belts are “oak”).

Our consumption is no less than 10 liters per 100 km . This is on a 16- valve engine with a power of 98 hp .

Thus, the factory figures are slightly underestimated. But in general, Kalina can be considered an economical car.

Let's sum it up

Note that on the Internet you can find a lot of complaints about the inadequate high fuel consumption in LADA Kalina cars, both 8-valve and 16-valve. After much discussion and reflection, many owners of a practical “Russian car” agree with the statement that the level of consumption is, first of all, a subjective concept. You can fight gluttony, the main thing is to take into account the aspects we have outlined.

The problem may also be in the mass air flow sensor - it incorrectly counts the air and because of this, more fuel is supplied! It’s definitely not a matter of firmware... Unless, of course, no one changed it before you...

A friend had the same story. He immediately realized that it was a mass air flow sensor, so he decided to make sure and go to the diagnostician, who said that the mass air flow sensor was normal, everything was cool. But my friend went anyway and took a new one. They stuck it in and all was well. Consumption 8-9.

Consumption of 13-15 for 8kl is far from the norm.

My consumption in the city was 14-15 liters, it was infuriating and annoying to feel as if you were driving a shnivy.

I measured the mass air flow sensor and there were deviations from the norm. 1.04 I think. Replaced, cleaned the Throttle, IAC, replaced the fuel filter, the spark plugs were fine with a mileage of 3-4 thousand.

And that’s it, a miracle happened - the consumption was 8.5-9 liters. I pour 95 gasoline on Luk-le. The firmware is factory installed, no need to flash anything. Check and replace consumables.

Before sewing a car, a normal diagnostician does diagnostics (included in the cost of sewing), you never know.

Here in Kazan they give a two-week guarantee; if you don’t like it, you can come and update the firmware that was installed and the money will be returned in full.

I stitched it for 1,500 rubles. I advise you to download the firmware from “Icebreaker” or “Paulus”. I filled it with the last one and didn’t regret it a bit. The consumption is less and the dynamics are higher.

Check the mass air flow sensor during diagnostics, it will be immediately obvious.

And in cold weather, the normal consumption for this engine is 12.5-13 liters with warm-ups (maybe you just warmed it up a lot).

In general, if you want to reduce consumption, then install a 4-2-1 pack, then forward flow on 51 pipes, a FOX resonator, a can too (it could be a little more expensive from a Honda), a larger throttle, a zero filter in a standard housing and do online firmware. I think that the consumption will be reduced by 1.5-2 liters (in general, the Kalinovsky engine is very strangled).

I began to notice that fuel consumption has increased significantly, at speed 5 I used to go from 6.8 to 8.5, but now the pedal goes beyond 10k, I try not to press, but even then the speed drops, the average speed is 100 km per hour on the highway, if I press the pedal a little on the on-board vehicle, the consumption shows 9.6 and higher.

Everything works stably, I don’t count the warm-up period, I reset the average consumption before the trip.

I use 95 whenever possible, but at the moment it’s 92, I didn’t notice much of a difference in consumption, I refuel at one gas station.

The fuel filter was also changed in September and the pump screen was changed. I changed the spark plugs in May 13 NGK. Engine 1.6 8kl.

On the highway I have from 5.5 to 7 liters. And in the city it’s from 8.5 to 13 liters, or even more.

Moreover, if you start driving on a not warmed up engine, the average consumption is higher. The experiment lasted two weeks, for a week I warmed up the engine to about 60 degrees and drove, and then a week after starting it, I waited 30 seconds and drove. Mileage approximately 150 km. it turned out, and the consumption when warmed up was 9 liters. On cold 11.5l.

So even such a trifle depends on how much!

No, what do you want? The engine is strangled by the catalyst.

When I bought my swallow, I was simply stunned by its appetite; on the highway I didn’t eat less than 7.5 liters, and in the city, even in the summer, about 10 liters, and in the winter I got up to 12.

I went to the services and asked me to do something, but everyone waved me off and said to calm down.

Then, when I tuned the engine a little, the consumption remained the same and the horses increased (and this is on large valves, on a 52 camshaft and Volga injectors).

I think that if you install a spider 4-2-1 shaft, leave the original one and do online firmware, then the consumption can be reduced...

Financial life

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HELP immediately (Lada Kalina 1.6 8 valve.) Hello everyone, well, I decided to ask you to advise me on the car of my beloved girl. We have a Lada Kalina 2007 with a 1.6 engine (8-valve) with a mileage of 95 thousand km, since the summer the on-board computer built into the device panel began to frighten the fuel consumption: it was at least 9.8-10.2 liters, on my own I replaced the spark plugs, oil, all filters and thereby achieved a consumption of 9.6-10 liters in the city, which by and large does not make me happy ((maybe I’m not asking for the real thing?) But after reading the forums and the operating manual Lada Kalina with such an engine in the city must consume 7.8-8.5 liters. On the highway, the consumption is approximately 6-7 liters if you do not drive more than 110 km. And the Kalina also has the usual knocking when the engine is running, as it turned out later for Kalinas either the valves or the camshaft itself)) when cold it’s very audible

((, when warm, the knocking sound is less audible. Now the consumption of viburnum is 11.4 liters, the car drives in short runs to work 7 km and back, besides this, I realize that based on this the consumption is still huge ((, but it’s not very big for you I think?) The engine is covered with felt, it warms up normally in the heat of the cabin.) Please advise where to start?) Is it worth coming in to adjust the valves?) Is it worth coming in to wash the injector?) Can a service station check that the injectors are supplying gasoline correctly)?

PS Is it possible that the viburnum’s brains have been rewired with some kind of sports program), due to the fact that it drives very quickly) and don’t think that I’m a person from a vegetable Matiz, where the engine is smaller in quantity than a carton of milk, I think so, but so says my father-in-law, who has a viburnum with a similar engine, but it drives much worse)!

PS2 With my matizyara everything is normal, the mileage has exceeded 73 thousand), has faded into the background) I’m working on viburnum. )

Fuel consumption Lada Kalina

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conclusions

If the on-board computer shows significantly more than 8.5 liters (and this is the average consumption in mixed mode), then this is a reason to think about the proper operation of the engine and its systems

If an increase in fuel consumption is detected on the Lada Kalina, the malfunction should be immediately diagnosed and repaired. There were cases when consumption reached 20 liters and only after that did motorists begin to do something. If the owner of a Lada Kalina cannot detect the fault himself, then it is worth contacting a car service center. The consequence of increased consumption may be increased wear of the elements of the power unit, which can lead to unplanned overhauls.

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The most likely causes of increased fuel consumption: late ignition; an angle shift of 1º increases flow rate by 1%; incorrectly set gaps in spark plugs, as well as interruptions in the operation of spark plugs; Low beam headlights increase consumption by 5%, high beam - by 10%; coolant temperature is lower than calculated; driving with a cold engine; increased wear of the cylinder-piston group; wear of the crank mechanism; clutch wear; wear of the gas distribution mechanism, as well as unadjusted valve clearances; overtightened wheel hub bearings (poor rolling); unadjusted wheel alignment; low tire pressure; every 100 kg of cargo - 10%; a loaded roof rack increases consumption by 40%, an empty one by 5%, a trailer by 60%; driving style; untimely replacement of the air filter (it is recommended to replace it every 5 thousand km); the use of air filter elements with heavy fabric pre-cleaners; Light-type filter elements without pre-cleaners are recommended, since the air flow resistance through such a filter is minimal; problems related to the power system (carburetor, fuel pump); use of low-octane gasoline; derated engines with a reduced compression ratio; headwind; driving on a road with a low coefficient of adhesion.

An automatic transmission is sometimes cited as an additional cause of overspending. When applying these reasons to your car, remember that they are very general. The make, model of the car, and country of origin are not taken into account. For example, the percentage by which fuel consumption increases when a vehicle is loaded depends not only on the weight of the cargo and passengers, but also on the weight of the vehicle itself. The item “Tightened wheel hub bearings” is suitable exclusively for domestic cars and has nothing to do with foreign cars. However, there are also universal points. For example, “Driving manner” or “Interruptions in sparking There are 11 more rules that tell you what costs money (extra money) because it causes excessive fuel consumption. 1. Anything that interferes with aerodynamics costs money. These are wide-profile tires not provided by the manufacturer, decorative spoilers, “muzzles” with “ears” on the hood and other trinkets. Fuel consumption is also increased by trunks, even streamlined boxes, not to mention traditional metal “trusses,” even if they are empty. In a word, everything unnecessary is on the outside! 2. Constantly switched on electricity consumers are also wasted money. Hence the moral: turn them on only when necessary. Air conditioning, for example, will cost an additional 0.8 liters of fuel for every 100 km. Naturally, this rule does not apply to regions where you need to drive with low beams even during the day. 3. Warming up the engine to operating temperature after a “cold start”. Get moving as soon as possible. Under load, the engine warms up much faster than at idle, and the residents of a nearby house will not repay the morning roar and burning with punctured tires. 4. Dashing cavalry starts will also not bring savings. Drive away without pressing the accelerator pedal too hard, and change to the next gear as early as possible. If possible, try to drive in top gear: modern engines, especially diesel ones, allow you to switch to fourth at 50 km/h. 5. The engine should, as often as possible and for as long as possible, operate at speeds corresponding to the maximum torque (or in the range where its “shelf” is flat). To do this, you don’t need to look up the design documentation and make inquiries to the manufacturer; just look at the accompanying documents of the car. It looks like this: the maximum torque is equal to so many Nm at such and such rpm. 6. Proportional and prudent movement saves fuel. Calculate the traffic situation, avoid unnecessary acceleration and driving at full throttle, before a red light, take your foot off the gas pedal in advance and coast (if the road is not slippery), instead of intensively braking in front of the car in front. 7. Correct tire pressure saves fuel. Check your blood pressure regularly. Its deficiency increases rolling resistance (read: gasoline consumption), negatively affects the handling and stability of the car, and harms the tire itself. 8. Running the engine while the car is stationary is an extra expense. Turn off the engine in traffic jams and at signalized intersections, if there is a decent “tail” in front of the traffic lights and you will have to stand for a long time. 9. The lack of an “economy” mode on the “automatic” is also a minus. Set the selector to the position corresponding to the “Winter” program. The automatic transmission will engage higher gears earlier. Of course, if there is a special “economical” program, then it should be used. 10. Modern high-quality energy-saving oils for engines and gearboxes (usually synthetic or semi-synthetic) save fuel. 11. Tires with low rolling resistance are not a fashion statement, but fuel economy. If you carefully read the 11 points, you simply must come to the conclusion: before complaining about increased fuel consumption, think about whether you have done everything to reduce it? Maybe your car is in perfect order, but your driving style or the additional “bells and whistles” with which you have decorated the car lead to excessive fuel consumption? But if you guarantee that the car has not been overloaded, you drive in the most economical manner, the car does not have any additional “bells and whistles” such as a rack or roof rack, but there is still an overrun, then diagnostics are needed to identify the cause of the malfunction. Here are a few possible reasons. An increased spark gap in spark plugs is a direct path to increased fuel consumption. Excessive fuel consumption may be caused by a decrease in engine power. Why this happened is another question. And this situation is reflected in fuel consumption as follows: the car “does not pull”, and the driver automatically, with a good soul, presses the gas pedal in order to maintain the required speed. The speed, of course, remains the same, but much more fuel enters the cylinders and, naturally, much more is consumed. The reason for the overconsumption may be the quality of gasoline, and this influence can be quite tricky - through a non-optimally set ignition timing. Everyone knows that a correctly set ignition timing creates conditions inside the cylinder under which the fuel-air mixture “ignites” and “explodes” at the optimal moment. But it also happens that the ignition timing is set absolutely correctly, professionally, using a strobe light, by a good craftsman and... the engine begins to detonate. No, it’s not the master’s fault, but the quality of the fuel. As a result, you have to adjust the ignition timing to the fuel. A natural consequence is excessive fuel consumption, because the fuel-air mixture “ignites” and “explodes” not at the optimal moment, but at some other time. Cars with an electronic fuel injection system have a number of “diseases” that cause excessive fuel consumption. An injector, due to dirty fuel (or water in the fuel) or wear and tear and basic aging, can reach a state where its mechanical part begins to leak excess fuel when the injector is “closed.” If the engine has “central injection” (Ci), then the problem may be in the seal of one injector. At the same time, the rubber rings stop “working” as they should, and fuel consumption soars to sky-high heights. Such a malfunction is diagnosed quite simply: the cover is removed from the nozzle; the ignition is turned on; the “FP” and “+B” contacts on the diagnostic connector block are bridged (in this case, the fuel pump should start working, a characteristic sound of fuel passing through the fuel line can be heard); Observe the nozzle for a minute (using a flashlight). If fuel drips from the injector onto the throttle valve, then there is a problem with the sealing rings. A few drops per minute is no big deal, you can continue to use the car. But ideally this should not happen either, fuel should not drip. In the same way, you can check the tightness of any other starting injector on any other type of engine (where available). Another weak point is the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Depending on the resistance of this sensor, the computer “calculates” the amount of fuel required by the engine to operate at the temperature given by the sensor. If the sensor “lies” or “makes a mistake,” then not very pleasant incidents may arise. For example, if the THW “informs” the computer about a cold engine at a time when the engine is fully warmed up. A computer is a trusting creature: what the sensor said is correct. And with such readings, naturally, more fuel enters the cylinders than is actually required. There may be several reasons for such a “lie”: the engine coolant temperature sensor is faulty; The thermostat is faulty; the cooling system is “aired” (an air lock has appeared somewhere); radiator is faulty; computer crash. In addition, the operation of the automatic transmission depends on the temperature sensor. And if the sensor does not report that everything is in order, then the box simply will not switch to a higher gear. And “low” gears, as even novice car owners know, not only consume fuel, but consume it in absolutely incredible quantities. Another problem is the oxygen sensor. This is exactly the part of the car that is very easy for an unscrupulous car service technician to make money from diagnosing. I bring to your attention the opinion of one of the masters regarding the Oxygen Sensor and its diagnostics: “Recently, with the advent of special literature on the principles of operation of electronic fuel injection systems, some “car repairmen” (“car service dealers”, you can’t call them anything else) , have found an additional “source of income” for themselves, which is called “Diagnostics of increased fuel consumption on your car.” Having read various kinds of articles and having determined for myself a little that the “oxygen sensor” has a rather strong effect on increased fuel consumption and that this statement is almost impossible for the client to double-check, and the “oxygen sensor” costs on average about $300 (new), these, with permission to say “auto specialists” are quite good and simply brazenly make money from carrying out such “diagnostics”, taking full advantage of the client’s “technical incompetence”. A smart look, a mentoring tone, abstruse words - and in the end, without doing practically anything, you can confidently “rip off” a few hundred from the client “for diagnostics”. Because almost none of the clients will order a new oxygen sensor from Japan for “three hundred bucks” and, “having resigned themselves to fate,” will continue to drive and remember with the kind words of the auto repairman who explained to him, a person far from technology, the reason for excessive fuel consumption: - K Unfortunately, your oxygen sensor is completely “frozen”, which is why your fuel consumption is more than 20 liters... And then there are “explanations”: they say that the fuel in Russia is bad, gasoline is leaded, which “ruins” the oxygen sensor almost immediately , the sensor cannot be restored, I sympathize...from you 400 rubles. for diagnostics. What remains for the client? Just take my word for it - so much has been said! And beautifully said! The client does not have the opportunity to “look from above” at this problem, look and make small calculations, how many specific cars have increased fuel consumption specifically because of the oxygen sensor? And the answer, surprisingly, will be this: a very small percentage. And not twice as much, because even for an oxygen sensor it sounds crazy. Yes exactly. Therefore, it is impossible to “unequivocally and definitely” say that only the Oxygen Sensor is “to blame” for the increased fuel consumption. There can be many reasons, and one can overlap with another. Yes, such masters are not found on every corner and not at every car service center. But where is the guarantee that your master will not be like this? By the way, Oxygen Sensor may be the initiator of increased fuel consumption, but not be the cause. This situation occurs as a result of abnormal air leaks in the exhaust manifold in front of the oxygen sensor. If there is a so-called “corrugation” in the car in front of the sewer, and its integrity is damaged (scuffs or holes), then the oxygen sensor perceives excess air as a lean fuel mixture and automatically adds fuel. To check for abnormal air leaks, you can perform simple diagnostics. All you need is an aerosol can with a flammable mixture (for example, carburetor cleaner). After starting the engine, a jet of aerosol is directed to possible places of abnormal air leaks. If such suction exists anywhere in the areas being tested, the engine speed will increase. Another reason for excessive fuel consumption on cars with an electronic injection system may be the throttle position sensor (TPS). If the TPS is initially set incorrectly, then the computer (the equipment is naive and trusting) will accept the distorted readings as the only correct ones. As a result, the following errors occur: increased idle speed; incorrect (either early or late) ignition timing; unstable engine operation at idle; incorrect composition of the fuel-air mixture. Increased fuel consumption can also be caused by other reasons. Therefore, if this happens to your car and it’s definitely not your fault (remember your driving style) and not the natural aging of your “iron friend,” then your path lies in the direction of a car service center. Otherwise, it may turn out that a malfunction, which was initially quite minor and easy to fix, has grown almost to the size of a catastrophe.

Modifications and consumption rates

Having studied the technical characteristics of the Lada Kalina, gasoline consumption can be said to fluctuate slightly up or down. Thus, fuel consumption on the 8-valve Lada Kalina in practice reaches 10 - 13 liters in the city and 6 - 8 on the highway.

Although the gasoline consumption rate for the 2008 Lada Kalina, with proper care and use, should not exceed 5.8 liters on the highway and 9 liters within the city. Gasoline consumption of the Lada Kalina Hatchback in the city does not exceed 7 liters.

Engine	Consumption (highway)	Consumption (city)	Consumption (mixed cycle)
1.6i l	5.8 l/100 km	9 l/100 km	7 l/100 km

The actual fuel consumption of the Lada Kalina per 100 km from different owners, according to reviews, is slightly different from the norm:

consumption within the city is 8 liters, but in reality – more than ten liters;
on a highway outside a populated area: the norm is 6 liters, and owners report that the figures reach 8 liters;
with a mixed driving cycle - 7 liters, in practice the figures reach ten liters per 100 km.

Principles of gasoline consumption

To reduce your car's fuel consumption, you need to know that part of the energy released during combustion of the mixture is spent not on ensuring the movement of the vehicle, but on the operation of additional equipment. You can reduce the amount of fuel “eaten” by a machine by limiting the use of certain components and systems. Naturally, you won’t be able to save on lighting fixtures and side lights - you shouldn’t drive in the dark without headlights, and besides, the Rules provide for low beams to be turned on when driving. But there is no need for constant operation, for example, of an air conditioner, and reducing the frequency of its operation will allow significant savings.

It is also worth noting that cars with an automatic transmission, compared to cars equipped with a manual transmission, have an increased appetite - this is the price their drivers have to pay for an easy start and no need to change gears.

Tires have a big impact on consumption. Thus, the rolling resistance coefficient for diagonal tires is higher than for radial tires. This figure may vary depending on the speed. If the car speed does not exceed 60 km/h, then the coefficient is stable, but as it increases, it increases sharply - for example, when driving at a speed of 110 km/h, it has a significantly higher value than at 70 km/h.

In addition, the rolling resistance coefficient is inversely proportional to the pressure inside the wheel and the temperature of the rubber - as these indicators increase, it decreases. The size of the tire and the condition of the road surface also matter - a large wheel experiences less resistance when rolling than a small one; on a flat road this coefficient also decreases due to lower energy consumption.

Consumption increases noticeably in winter, the reason being the contamination of the road surface. Winter tires are certainly needed at this time, but while increasing the level of safety, they become one of the reasons for increased fuel consumption. However, you should not think that using summer tires in winter will have a beneficial effect on gasoline consumption, since, in addition to the increased risk of accidents, such tires will cause slipping to become more frequent.

Review

People called the Lada-Kalina the improved Granta. This is all visible in the interior materials, sound insulation, and the principle of engine operation. Thanks to this, the Lada Kalina's fuel consumption per 100 km is 7.1 liters.

As for the differences from the previous generation, progress is noticeable here. In the older version, handling was at a low level, poor steering response to driver movements made car owners very nervous. Therefore, AvtoVAZ engineers carried out work to reduce the length of the steering rack. Thanks to this, the steering wheel now makes not four full turns, but three. An electric power steering from a Korean manufacturer was also installed, which significantly improved steering control.

Thanks to the work of engineers, the transmission was updated, which also caused a lot of inconvenience. Now changing gears has become much easier, vibration has been eliminated, the gearshift lever travel has become shorter, and gear shifting has also become softer.

As for the technical characteristics of the Kalina, a new engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower was added to the engine line. But the drivers didn’t like it. 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 thousand more. Car enthusiasts prefer the previous 98 horsepower engine.

Noise insulation is poor, just like in the previous generation. After all, AvtoVAZ decided to completely abandon fender liners to save money. But the company promised to correct this defect and install them on the new generation.

The updated design looks fresher, but the shapes are still the same. Very large side mirrors look ridiculous given the size of the car. But besides this, there are a lot of positive changes. The fuel consumption per 100 km of the Lada Kalina has also been changed; it is significantly less than its predecessor due to the updated engine.

The new generation in top versions has a large touch display. The updated version removed the disk drive, but now it is possible to listen to music from flash drives and SD cards. The display fits perfectly into the car's interior. The dashboard now has a speedometer, tachometer and a small display between them.

The gear lever began to look more attractive compared to the previous generation, both in the version with automatic and manual transmission.

There are a number of new airbags, which are now located both above the glove compartment and in the front doors. The deflectors have a new design: they consist of two wings. The seats have not changed radically, but now it has become more comfortable to sit in them even for passengers up to 1.9 meters tall.

Factory standard fuel consumption indicators for Lada Kalina

There are four main models of the Lada Kalina passenger car:

sedan - has a closed body, with 2-3 rows of seats for the driver and passengers, the trunk is separated from the car interior, there is no lifting door in the rear wall;
station wagon - has a closed cargo-passenger body, one of the sedan variants, which has an enlarged luggage compartment, is equipped with a lifting door in the rear wall;
hatchback - has a body with 1-2 rows of driver and passenger seats, with a shortened rear overhang (hence the name - “hatchback” means “short”) and a smaller luggage compartment, equipped with a lift-up door in the rear wall;
sport - is a sports version, which is equipped with a number of special parts - a bumper, an exhaust pipe tip, sports pedals, alloy wheels, a SAAZ Sport sports suspension, front and rear disc brakes, an original reinforced gearbox.

Video: Reasons for Increased Fuel Consumption on Kalina

Consumption around town ranges from 6.8 l/100 km to 11.5 l/100 km. Average. 8.47 l/100 km.
Highway consumption ranges from 5 l/100 km to 8.5 l/100 km. Average. 6.18 l/100 km.
The combined cycle ranges from 6.5 l/100 km to 8.3 l/100 km. Average. 7.29 l/100 km.

Fuel consumption in the Kalina 1.6 will be a little higher, on average in town/highway/combined. 9 / 6.8 / 8. Why do some Lada Kalina cars have higher fuel consumption, while others have even less? There may be several circumstances, here are the main ones:

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Seasonality . Viburnum consumption per 100 km. there will be more of them in winter due to slippery roads and warming temperatures. The difference with summer will be 1-2 liters.
Traffic jams . Even a small traffic jam can increase gasoline consumption by 2 liters.
Air conditioning . When the air conditioner is turned on, viburnum consumption increases by 0.5-1 liters.
Viburnum failures . If fuel consumption on a viburnum has increased significantly, then you should diagnose the car and determine the reasons for the high gasoline consumption.

How to reduce consumption on Kalina

To reduce fuel consumption, it is necessary to use the car correctly and less often use the functions provided by it, which significantly affect fuel consumption. Below is a list of criteria by following which you can save fuel.

Refuel at a quality gas station;
Monitor the condition of the fuel system;
Eliminate air conditioning from use;
Try not to develop high engine speeds;
Quiet ride without jerking;

By observing all these parameters, you can achieve a reduction in fuel consumption.

Lada Kalina fuel consumption 1.4, 1.6 - 8, 16 valve

Today, such a car indicator as fuel consumption per 100 km is of concern to every owner. The actual value of this parameter does not always coincide with the value declared by the manufacturer in the attached documentation. Interest in this topic is only fueled by ever-increasing prices for fuel resources. Reviews indicate the particular relevance of this issue among the cohort of car owners of domestic origin.

To study this problem in detail, we will consider a model from the budget segment Lada Kalina with a volume of 1.4 or 1.6. The technical aspects of this machine are best suited for a detailed analysis of such characteristics as fuel consumption. The family of “Russian” modifications involves the presence of different body styles and engine configurations. This moment brings maximum objectivity to the issue we are considering.

What factors determine the fuel consumption per 100 km of Kalina? Is it possible to force it down?

According to the degree of “gluttony”, the car is characterized by the following factors:

quality of refueled fuel;
technical condition of the power plant and transmission unit;
driving style;
other operating conditions;
the amount of pressure inside the tires.

Any of the identified aspects can significantly increase fuel consumption per 100 km, and therefore, we will consider each factor individually.

Sometimes owners of LADA Kalina with a volume of 1.4 or 1.6 refuel their iron “horses” at unfamiliar stations, and then suddenly notice that the car’s “appetite” has jumped sharply.

This phenomenon can be explained by the presence of fuel with low quality standards, which is not able to burn completely. As a result, we observe a decrease in the power of the unit. Now, in order to move at an adequate speed, you will need to apply more gas.

Experienced owners can immediately “detect” such a situation, after which they never return to the “offending” gas station.

We act like this. We wait for the fuel reserve lamp in the tank to activate and then fill up our Lada Kalina to capacity. Reset the daily mileage reading in the odometer. We continue the trip without thinking about saving until the previously indicated lamp comes on. Using the brain resource for simple mathematical operations, we obtain the value of fuel consumption. If the consumption level in this case turned out to be higher than stated, then you should continue to search for the reasons.

During the break-in stage, the Lada Kalina engine tends to heat up more than in normal mode. This is explained by an increase in friction between the mutually moving components of the cylinder-piston group. The result of this is an increase in fuel consumption.

A similar result will be demonstrated by a car whose engine “suffers” from oil starvation or lack of quality lubricant.

This aspect should be taken into account, since modern Kalina engines are prone to increased sensitivity to the quality of the oil.

It is very rare for a new car to upset the owner with any malfunction. Another situation is replacing the ECU firmware. The factory software has settings that provide for a running-in mode for the power plant and its further operation under average conditions.

Some owners of Lada Kalina saw at this moment the fact of an increase in fuel consumption. Particularly desperate owners of Kalina “pour” new firmware into the “brains” of their cars, designed to reduce consumption.

Also, a catalyst that has become unusable can provoke the engine to increase in “gluttony.” The consequence is the formation of carbon deposits on the components of the cylinder-piston assembly, which subsequently causes combustion of the mixture in an incomplete volume. The engine “says goodbye” to adequate dynamics, and the on-board controller screen immediately indicates to the owner an increase in consumption.

We would like to draw the attention of those who like to install luggage compartments on the roof. In this case, one can observe a deterioration in the aerodynamic properties of the car, which inevitably leads to an increase in gasoline consumption.

A few words about the suspension. Faulty components also provoke an increase in consumption. Unadjusted brake pads and unlubricated bearings will “ask” the owner to visit gas stations a little more often.

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When forming the technical indicators of a specific model, the manufacturer draws data from test results at testing grounds. These conditions differ significantly from the actual situation of subsequent operation.

A considerable proportion of owners are prone to driving at high speeds and aggressive driving style. Fuel consumption inevitably increases, and the face of the temperamental driver becomes covered with surprise, turning into despondency.

Also, not the best way to save money is to hold back the engine or the so-called “tight” driving.

In winter, consumption increases due to the need to warm up the engine for a longer time. Turned on comfort systems (heating, stove, etc.) create the same preconditions for excessive waste of gasoline. Note that in summer gluttony also increases due to a running air conditioner.

Recently, the Lada Kalina has been “honored” of the opportunity to be equipped with an automatic transmission unit. Here, the owner’s leverage over the level of consumption is almost taken away, since the “brain” of the box independently determines the moment of transition to a specific level. Owners of such Kalinas can often be found on online forums, where they, in search of the truth, try to find out: why do their cars “eat” a lot?

A reduced pressure can lead not only to high fuel consumption, but also to a significant deterioration in driving performance. The LADA Kalina car “gains heaviness”, and its roll-up is significantly reduced. The engine begins to experience additional load, and therefore fuel consumption increases.

Let's sum it up

Lada Kalina is a small class car developed and produced by the Russian company AvtoVAZ. Work on his project began back in 1993. Then it did not have its current name. The model received its real name later in 1998, when “Kalina” was added to the “Lada” prefix in honor of the chief designer A.S. Viburnum.

In the period from 1999 to 2001, presentations of the Lada Kalina took place in hatchback, sedan and station wagon versions. Production of the first cars began in 2004, 11 years after the start of development. Over the years, two generations of the Lada Kalina car have been produced.

Moreover, the model range of the first was produced for quite a long time, after which only in 2013 the second generation Kalina was presented to the world.

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Fuel consumption rate per 100 km

In the first two years, AvtoVAZ had to recall a number of cars back to the plant for modification and repair due to a defect in the assembly. This happened three times: due to a defect in the steering column, incorrect casting of the steering housing and a defect in the engine mounts. In the basic configuration, the standard power unit was a 1.0 displacement engine.

6 liters with 81 hp The maximum speed to which such a car accelerates is 160 km/h, and its consumption is 10.2 liters in the city and 6.6 liters on the highway. Later, a 1.4 89 hp engine was added to it. and 1.6 98 hp The maximum speed of such units is 160 and 183 km/h, respectively. Consumption per 100 km in the city is 9.6-9.7 liters and on the highway 6.3-6.

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Real gas consumption

Dmitry, Vologda. Lada (VAZ) Kalina 1.6 MT 2009 When I took the car, of course, I didn’t expect anything supernatural, since I know our auto industry quite well. But I didn’t expect such shortcomings either. During the first thousand kilometers the horn broke. The build quality couldn't be worse. And the consumption is a bit high - 10-11 liters in the city, 7 liters on the highway.
Sergey, Kursk. I originally bought the car for my mother’s dacha, but later I got behind the wheel. Overall not bad, but too many shortcomings, although roomy. After a month and a half, the doors began to creak terribly. Now the steering rack has already started to act up. The engine is good, its consumption is 8.5 liters per 100 km. Our model is 2007 with a 1.6 MT engine.
Valery, Moscow. 3 years after the purchase, I can say that Kalina is a good car. Especially with such a configuration for such money (1.4 MT engine, manufactured in 2011). The interior is spacious and the paint job is also good. The only bad thing is that the trunk lid closes tightly, with some effort. Plus, the rubber bands on the doors are bad - they leak when it rains. Consumption in the city is 10 liters, on the highway 6.5-7 liters.
Alexander, Ufa. Lada Kalina 1.6 MT 2006. The car is good only in terms of engine and spaciousness. Its consumption is average - it consumes up to 7 liters per 100 km on the highway. In the city, in quiet mode, 10-10.5 liters are consumed. In terms of reliability, everything is bad here. In the first six months I stood up on the highway 5 times. I had to pull it on a rope.
Victor, Samara. I’ve been driving my Lada Kalina I for seven years now (I bought a new one from 2006 with a 1.6 MT engine). During all this time, only the generator and reverse gear broke down. And it didn’t let me down anymore. The engine is good, pulls well. Fuel consumption per hundred is on average 8-9 liters. The bottom is also done well, although the silencer has begun to rot a little. The noise could have been done better.
Leonid, Chelyabinsk. I like the car in every way. A lot of advantages. Kalina's engine is powerful, and the consumption is low - on the highway at 110 km/h 8 liters, in the city 10 liters (1.4 MT engine, year of manufacture - 2009). The salon and the view from it are excellent. The steering wheel holds well. Disadvantages include poor sound insulation and a battery that broke after six months. They say it was defective.
Andrey, Tolyatti. Lada (VAZ) Kalina 1.6 MT 2009. On the highway, the Lada behaves with dignity. Plus, I went into the forest and off-road there. In general, cross-country ability is also good. But its consumption is a bit high: in winter in the city it’s 12 liters, on the highway 7-8 liters. The big drawback is the box, which began to make quite a lot of noise. Soon we'll see what the reason is.
Sergey, Yaroslavl. For the entire time I have owned Lada Kalina I, I have only good impressions. There were no breakdowns, except that the low beam lamps burned out. Consumption is also good. For a hundred kilometers on the highway at 120 km/h no more than 7 liters, taking into account both the air conditioner and the stove. In the city within 9-10 liters. I bought a used one from 2008 with a 1.4 liter engine.
Nikolay, Kyiv. Lada (VAZ) Kalina 1.4 MT 2012. If we take all VAZ brand cars, then Kalina is the best. I really like the spacious interior and the fact that it has never broken down in three years. The engine is playful, but gluttonous, and eats a lot of oil. Gasoline consumption is also quite high - 10-11 liters in the city and 8 liters on the highway. And it's a cool car.
Andrey, Stavropol. When choosing a car, I was guided by the price-equipment ratio. As a result, I took the first generation Kalina (2008) with a 1.6 liter engine. Pros - the design and interior of the car, fuel consumption - in the city with traffic jams 10 liters, and on the highway about 6.5 liters. The disadvantages include the box and sound insulation. In addition, after 2 months the interior began to creak.
Sergey, Kemerovo. Lada (VAZ) Kalina 1.6 MT 2009. I have been driving my car for about 6 years. The first good thing about it is that it is inexpensive, and they will serve you anywhere. The consumption was also impressive, since it does not quite correspond to the official data - 7 liters in the city, 6 liters on the highway. The disadvantages include noise and creaks in the cabin, which indicates poor build quality.

Addressing Root Causes

ATTENTION! A completely simple way to reduce fuel consumption has been found! Don't believe me? An auto mechanic with 15 years of experience also didn’t believe it until he tried it. And now he saves 35,000 rubles a year on gasoline! Read more"

You can eliminate some of the reasons why your car's fuel consumption has increased on your own. Let's take a closer look at them.

First of all, it is recommended to carefully check whether there are any leaks of gasoline when the injectors are closed. It happens that the injector seals do not hold. To verify this, you need to remove the cap from the questionable injector, then turn on the ignition.
In some cases, fuel may escape through the injector O-rings. To check, you need to bridge the connector contacts so that the fuel pump turns on. At the same time, you need to monitor the nozzle by pointing a flashlight at it. If gasoline leaks, the rings definitely need to be replaced.
It is also recommended to inspect the DTO (coolant sensor). It is based on the readings of this sensor that the BC calculates gasoline consumption. For example, if the DTO shows a low temperature of the antifreeze, but in fact the coolant is boiling, fuel consumption will increase. The DTO is mistaken due to a broken radiator, faulty thermostat, or due to an air lock formed in the system.
There are many sensors in the injectors. One of them, TPS, must be properly adjusted. This sensor is responsible for the position of the throttle valve. If it is incorrectly set, this will automatically lead to an increase in speed in the idle mode, the OZ will be disrupted, which will ultimately lead to an incorrect composition of the fuel assembly.

How to save fuel with a VAZ injector?

As for the injector, here things are much more complicated. The fact is that electronic devices that may not work correctly are responsible for the fuel supply. Therefore, if you notice too much fuel consumption, carry out diagnostics; perhaps one of the sensors is not working correctly. Cleaning the injectors and checking them for leaks also helps a lot. In case of leakage, the nozzle must be replaced.

Another problem with system malfunction is firmware. It makes sense to try reprogramming the controller. In skillful hands, the controller can switch the engine to the most economical operating mode.

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