In 1997, the extremely successful line of Lada Samara models was replenished with a new series, codenamed Samara 2. One of the first models of the updated family was the VAZ 2115, which attracted potential buyers with reduced fuel consumption per 100 km, improved appearance, and a more comfortable interior than its predecessors. without unnecessary glamor. The car turned out to be so popular that it was produced until 2012, enjoying stable demand. Among its advantages are noted:
- Updated design that compares favorably with previous models.
- Improved optics.
- Expanded range of gasoline engines.
- High reliability and maintainability.
- Installation of a modern fuel supply system.
- Reliable suspension, adapted to domestic roads.
Engine 1.3
The modification with the 1.3 engine has been produced since 1997 in limited editions. This is a structurally complex power unit with a rotary cylinder arrangement configured for maximum efficiency, producing 135 forces. With it, the car accelerates to hundreds in 9 seconds and a top speed of 190 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption of the VAZ 2115 in this configuration is:
- in the city 12.5 l;
- in mixed mode 10 l;
- on the highway 7.5 liters.
Owner reviews
- Alexander, Vyborg. My brother gave me his 2003 VAZ 2115 with a 1.3 engine with 135 horsepower. Pleasantly smooth ride, starts off very quickly, although you need to strictly monitor the engine. The fuel consumption is confusing compared to other versions; all around it’s about 12 liters per hundred, which is more than the classic. But speed comes at a price.
- Denis, Saratov. I bought 2115 in 2009, used, with a mileage of 150 thousand km. The car drives very well, to make it more comfortable, I installed an air conditioner, but gasoline consumption has become frightening - in the city in the heat it turns out to be up to 13 liters, I fill it with AI 92.
- Alexey, Kotelnikovo. I have a VAZ 2115 produced in 2002 in an interesting modification with a 1.3 engine with 135 horsepower. My opinion is that the car has an ill-conceived gearbox, and therefore cannot reveal its full potential. With good dynamics, consumption is 14 liters, I’m thinking of changing it to something more economical.
Is it possible to reduce consumption
If the owner wants to bring gasoline consumption to values close to factory parameters, then it is necessary:
- When accelerating, gently press the accelerator pedal, monitoring instantaneous fuel consumption using the on-board computer.
- Change to a higher or lower gear in a timely manner, avoiding the engine operating at an increased speed or with overload.
- Use the vehicle's inertia and engine braking mode.
- Remove any foreign elements from the car body that were not provided by the factory (for example, a shield on the edge of the hood or deflectors along the upper edge of the glass in the doors).
- Before starting a trip, check the tire pressure, and then bring the parameter to the factory recommended values.
- Carry out periodic maintenance to assess the condition of wheel bearings and brake mechanisms. Jamming of the pads leads to increased fuel consumption, overheating of the wheel hub and impaired vehicle controllability.
To reduce fuel consumption, the driver needs to switch to driving mode in overdrive 5th gear at a speed of up to 60 km/h. This technique allows you to consume 3.9-4.0 liters of fuel (according to the on-board computer) and is used if necessary to get to a gas station. Increasing the speed to 80-90 km/h increases consumption on the highway to 5.5 liters (there are 2 people and a load weighing 30-40 kg in the car).
Engine 1.5 with injector
In the same 1997, a version of the VAZ 2115 was offered with a 1.5 engine with an injector, which made it possible to obtain a power of 78 horsepower. With it, the car accelerates to the first hundred in 13.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 155 km/h, and it is this modification that has become the most widespread, combining reasonable price and quality. The car is fueled with AI 92 and consumes about a hundred:
- in the urban cycle 8.9 l;
- average 7.8 l;
- on the highway 5.7 liters.
Reviews from VAZ Lada 2115 owners
- Vladimir, Novocherkassk. I have a VAZ 2115 produced in 2007 with an eight-valve 1.5 MT. The main advantage of this car is its amazing reliability. The dynamics, of course, are mediocre, but in mixed mode, even in winter, fuel consumption does not exceed 9 liters per hundred, which completely suits me.
- Nikolay, Tver. Lada 2115 with a 1.5 engine with 78 horsepower is an excellent budget car. Compared to other cars, repairs cost a penny, it handles excellently, and in the city it confidently stays in traffic. Comfort is not enough, but I'm ready for it. To reduce heating in winter, I bought a car blanket, now the car takes 8.5-9 liters per 100 kilometers.
- Ivan, Petersburg. VAZ Lada 2115 with injection 1.5 MT, drove 200 thousand km. The car drives briskly, both in the city and on the highway. The interior is spartan, but enough for me. Fuel consumption on the highway is 6 liters, in the city it reaches 10.
Car tuning
When talking about car tuning, you should take into account many of the subtleties that arise during such an interesting process. When tuning a VAZ-211440, the spare parts for which are not very expensive, you need to remember about the standards that require approval from competent persons. Before you start improving your car, you need to contact the traffic police, providing them with a statement stating the planned changes to the design of the car. This is a mandatory item, neglecting which can result in a hefty fine. Next, officials issue a permit containing conditions for the execution and procedure for issuing a document confirming the technical safety of the car. If global changes are planned, an assessment by specialists is required, as well as attached technical documentation.
Upon completion of the technical work, the owner of the car must provide another application, which must indicate all the changes made, their scale and quality. Then the owner of the car sends it for technical inspection, after which the data is recorded in the registration documents. As you can see, there is a lot of work.
Engine 1.6 with injector
A modification with a 1.6 engine equipped with an injector produces 80 horses and accelerates the car to hundreds in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of the car is 160 kilometers per hour. The engine is fueled with AI 92 gasoline, the fuel consumption indicator for the VAZ 2115 in this configuration is:
- on a busy road 10.1 l;
- mixed mode 7.6 l;
- on a free road 5.7 liters.
Real gasoline consumption of VAZ 2115
- Peter, Ekaterinburg. For several years I have owned a VAZ 2115 1.6 with 80 horsepower. When accelerating to 150 km/h, the car holds normally, although there is a slight vibration in the steering wheel. True, consumption rises to 14 liters. At a cruising speed of 100-110 km/h, you can comfortably fit in 7 liters, and in traffic - 10.
- Yuri, Moscow. My first car, with their 90s design, I really like it. I have already driven 120 thousand km, during all this time the VAZ 2115 even broke down, the repair cost a penny. The 1.6 engine pulls briskly both at intersections and on the highway. If a new generation of the car were released, I would definitely buy it. Fuel consumption is 10 liters in mixed mode.
- Mikhail, Stavropol. I bought a Lada 2115 secondhand in 2010, although it was in good condition. After a light repair, I haven’t had any problems for many years, only consumables are changed. I like the 1.6 engine, which pulls well in any speed range. Fuel consumption is 9 liters per 100 kilometers.
Advantages of the machine
For more than ten years, developers of modern cars have been resorting to a new type of fuel supply. Outdated carburetors have been replaced by injectors that increase engine efficiency. At the same time, they significantly reduce the flow of fuel into the tank, which significantly saves fuel consumption.
VAZ has such capabilities, which positions itself as a reliable, economical sedan modification vehicle. The fuel consumption of the VAZ 15 per 100 km is significantly less than that of other cars of a similar pricing policy.
Reasons for high fuel consumption
Most owners note that the gasoline consumption of the car corresponds to the passport data. Sometimes you can come across complaints that the VAZ 2115 has too much fuel consumption, which differs significantly from that indicated in the technical documentation. Experience shows that the increase in the machine’s appetite is explained by specific reasons, among which experts identify:
- Engine condition. It is recommended to undergo maintenance every 10 thousand km with mandatory diagnostics. A drop in compression leads to significant excess fuel consumption.
- Regular cleaning of the fuel supply system. It is better to do this using professional equipment.
- Timely replacement of fuel, air, oil filters.
- Fuel consumption is significantly increased by a faulty chassis and problems with the transmission.
- Low or high tire pressure leads to increased gasoline consumption; in the cold season it is necessary to “change your shoes” to winter tires, this will help save fuel and make driving safer.
- The increase in consumption is influenced by driving style; to reduce it, you do not need to accelerate and brake too actively, keep the engine in the range of 2000-3000 rpm.
Specifications
This is an improved model of the well-known VAZ 21099. The sedan that replaced it has become more popular than its predecessor. It features a number of positive innovations, which include a more modern assembly, economy, and the necessary comfort for the driver.
In Samara, the front optics have been modernized, the design has become streamlined and modern, and the stylish updated trunk lid attracts the attention of many consumers. The modified sedan can be equipped with electric windows, fog lights or heated seats. The on-board computer has become a classic feature for this car.
Who sets the standards for fuels and lubricants?
The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation gives recommendations on fuel rationing. However, they have remained unchanged since 2015 (the latest order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation regarding fuel standards No. AM-23-r is dated July 14, 2015), which does not fully reflect the current situation today.
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation made an official clarification on this matter: in Letter No. 03-03-06/1/48789 dated August 19, 2016, it is stated that following the standards established by the Ministry of Transport is a right, not an obligation, of an entrepreneur. Tax authorities do not have the right to insist on compliance with these particular indicators when writing off fuel and lubricants.
Fuel consumption and write-off standards in force for each specific company must be adopted, approved and recorded in internal documentation.
NOTE! For motor transport companies, unlike other legal entities and entrepreneurs, accounting for fuel costs according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Transport is mandatory.
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It should be noted that converting a car to gas is beneficial only if the car is used regularly and covers at least 30-40 thousand kilometers per year. When an organization owns and manages one or more company vehicles on its balance sheet, it is constantly faced with the task of purchasing fuel, justifying its use, and writing it off as expenses.
VAZ 2131
This car is better known as Niva 2131. Initially, such cars, built on the basis of the Niva 2121, but with a longer body, were intended for export. But due to their good cross-country ability and relatively low price, they have gained popularity in the domestic market. Production of the VAZ 2131 started in 1993 and continued until 2016, when it was replaced by a newer version, the Lada 4×4 Urban. The VAZ 2131 was equipped with one of five gasoline engines or a diesel power unit.
| Engine | Consumption (city) | Consumption (highway) | Flow (mixed) | Type of fuel |
| 1.7 MT 79 hp | 13.7 | 9.8 | 12.0 | Petrol |
| 1.7 MT 80 hp | 13.7 | 9.8 | 12.0 | |
| 1.7 MT 83 hp | 13.7 | 9.8 | 12.0 | |
| 1.8 MT 82 hp | 13.8 | 12.0 | 13.2 | |
| 1.8 MT 84 hp | 13.8 | 12.0 | 13.2 | |
| 1.9 MT 50 hp | 9.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 | Diesel |
The actual fuel consumption of VAZ models per 100 km may differ from the standard data specified in the tables, and it can only be determined experimentally
It is important to remember that average fuel consumption can differ significantly in winter and summer. If fuel consumption is much higher than the average values given in the tables, the car must be taken to a service station with mechanics and, after determining all the factors of increased consumption, it may be worth converting it to gas
Oil change video. Engine 16 model 21126
Avoid driving on an empty tank as this increases the risk of detonation due to a lean air/fuel mixture and also exposes the fuel pump to unnecessary wear. After it warmed up thoroughly, I installed the car over the pit and jacked up the front right side for better drainage of used oil.
| Data source | City | Route | Mixed | Idle | |
| Official (AI-92) | 10.30 | 6.00 | 7.60 | – | |
| Real (General) | 10.17 52 | 6.69 42 | 8.66 42 | 1.06 35 | |
| Real fuel consumption grouped by fuel type | |||||
| Real (AI-92) | 9.97 37 | 6.67 30 | 8.58 30 | 1.06 26 | |
| Real (AI-95) | 10.68 15 | 6.73 12 | 8.88 12 | 1.05 9 | |
| # | Locality | Region | Consumption | Qty |
| Tolyatti | Samara Region | 8.00 | 1 | |
| Rostov-on-Don | Rostov region | 8.00 | 1 | |
| Astrakhan | Astrakhan region | 8.00 | 1 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | Nizhny Novgorod Region | 8.70 | 2 | |
| Voronezh | Voronezh region | 8.95 | 2 | |
| Kirov | Kirov region | 9.00 | 1 | |
| Chelyabinsk | Chelyabinsk region | 9.00 | 1 | |
| Moscow | Moscow | 9.33 | 3 | |
| Permian | Perm region | 9.50 | 2 | |
| Nalchik | Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria | 9.75 | 2 | |
| Krasnodar | Krasnodar region | 9.83 | 3 | |
| Saratov | Saratov region | 10.00 | 1 | |
| Barnaul | Altai region | 10.00 | 1 | |
| Tuapse | Krasnodar region | 10.00 | 1 | |
| Pushkino | Moscow region | 10.00 | 1 | |
| Krasnoyarsk | Krasnoyarsk region | 10.07 | 3 | |
| Naberezhnye Chelny | Republic of Tatarstan | 10.10 | 2 | |
| Volgograd | Volgograd region | 10.30 | 1 | |
| Izhevsk | Republic of Udmurtia | 10.40 | 2 | |
| Ekaterinburg | Sverdlovsk region | 10.45 | 2 | |
| Cheboksary | Chuvash Republic | 10.50 | 2 | |
| Biysk | Altai region | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Kyzyl | Republic of Tyva (Tuva) | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Buzuluk | Orenburg region | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Vladikavkaz | Republic of North Ossetia (Alania) | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Tyumen | Tyumen region | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Omsk | Omsk region | 11.00 | 1 | |
| Ryazan | Ryazan Oblast | 11.40 | 2 | |
| Syktyvkar | Komi Republic | 11.75 | 2 | |
| Orenburg | Orenburg region | 12.00 | 1 | |
| Vologda | Vologda Region | 12.00 | 1 | |
| Saint Petersburg | Saint Petersburg | 12.00 | 1 | |
| Ufa | Republic of Bashkortostan | 12.25 | 2 |
Owner reviews
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How to understand the need for an oil change
Removing the gas tank is carried out using a standard set of tools: wrenches of different sizes, a screwdriver and a hammer in case any element is difficult to dismantle. Signs of its malfunction, in addition to increased fuel consumption, may be a decrease in power, the engine stalls at idle, and the percentage of harmful impurities in the exhaust gases is exceeded.
The main culprits of overspending
Monitor the main parameters of the gas distribution system, valve timing, valve fit to the head seats, wear of the cams, camshaft bearings and timing gears, condition of the cylinder head gasket and head, clearances between the bushings and valve stems, depth of valve recessing in the cylinder head seats. It received a power of 90 horsepower, which accelerated the car to 185 kilometers per hour, while the time to reach the first hundred was reduced and required only 11.
Second generation
Since 2013, the Lada Kalina car line has been updated and new cars have entered the market. Among them was not the usual sedan, with which the series began production, but the production of 5-door hatchbacks and station wagons continued. Fuel consumption on the new Lada Kalina has been reduced, but the manufacturer's requests do not always correspond to customer reviews.
The second Kalina came with two types of engines, each with a volume of 1.6 liters, but their power differed. There was also a choice of transmission options; as before, it was possible to purchase a car with a manual 5-speed gearbox or with a 4-speed automatic. A new feature was the entry into the arena of a 5-speed robotic transmission.
The power units installed on the Lada Kalina 2 had the following fuel consumption:
- VAZ-21126 - 98-horsepower engine, 1.6 liter capacity. with four cylinders and 16 valves, it was equipped with a distributed fuel injection system. Gasoline consumption figures in the city are 9.9 liters, on the highway 6.5 liters.
- VAZ-21127 - had 106 hp at its disposal. And fuel consumption on a free road was 5.8 liters, in urban driving it was 8.4 liters. Gasoline was also supplied by distributed injection.
Owners about consumption on Kalina 2
- Peter, Tyumen. I bought a Lada Kalina Cross in 2015. This is one of the few representatives of the domestic automobile industry with horsepower exceeding one hundred. And indeed the car turned out to be lively; my hatchback can compete with some foreign cars when driving on open sections of the road. The other side of the coin is gasoline consumption in the city; I did not observe the promised 8.4 liters both during the run-in and after it. This engine consumes at least 10 liters per 100 km of road with traffic jams.
- Lev, Voronezh. My wife does not know how to use a manual transmission, so I had to buy a car with an automatic transmission system. The choice fell on the second generation Lada Kalina 2014. Naturally, I understood that, as with any automatic, fuel consumption would be higher than with a manual, and that’s what happened. My figures in the city, judging by the on-board computer data, are usually within the range of 11-12.5 liters per 100 km of traffic. This sad moment worsened three years after the purchase, the injector with nozzles became clogged, for some reason this happens more often on the 8-valve Kalina than on other engines.
- Taras. Moscow. I never regretted buying Kalina Cross for my baby; she often helped me out in situations when more expensive foreign cars failed. And when breakdowns happened, and this happens, the repairs did not cost me much at all. Of course, it cannot be considered a plus that the Lada Kalina has fuel consumption per 100 km, with a power of 106 hp. higher than foreign cars of the same class. In my case, in the city, I fill at the rate of 12 liters, but on the highway the situation changes dramatically and costs drop to 7.5 liters.
- Ilya, Odessa. For a car with such a price, many disadvantages are forgiven, but they exist. First of all, this is the fuel consumption of the Kalina; it can sometimes be compared with the performance of some SUVs. Regular failure of components and parts is also somewhat annoying, but the main thing for me is road noise. Compared to foreign cars, you feel as if you are driving without doors. Of course, there are also advantages: it is inexpensive to service and parts are always easily accessible.
- Andrey, Nakhabino. I don’t understand why people have so much hatred for the Lada Kalina, because you can find out everything about it before buying, and there are plenty of disadvantages, but there are also advantages. Mostly they complain about high gasoline consumption, but you can always install LPG and save money. The metal on the body is good and thick, its quality cannot be compared with Chinese tins. It’s just a pity that the quality of the factory paint is rather weak, and over the years bubbles appear in some places.
Speed sensor
Also, the cause of high fuel consumption per 100 km (VAZ-2114) may be the speed sensor. Its main task is to transmit information about the speed of the vehicle to the control unit. The latter monitors the operation of the engine by adjusting the throttle valve. The problem with this sensor will be shown by the on-board computer or error reading device. It is almost impossible to replace it yourself without specialized knowledge. Typical symptoms of speed sensor failure:
- Speedometer failure or interruptions.
- “Floating” idle speed.
- Noticeable loss of traction.
- Stopping the engine when idling.
- Increased gasoline consumption.
