What is the carrying capacity of the Lada-Largus: comparison with competitors
The certified carrying capacity of all modifications of the Lada Largus, calculated as the difference between the curb and gross weights of the vehicle, has the following values:
- 445 kg for a 5-seater station wagon;
- 480 kg for the 7-seater version and for Largus Cross;
- 750 kg for a van.
Undoubtedly, the characteristics are impressive for a B-class family car, and the Largus van is comparable to the capabilities of representatives of the commercial LCV segment, such as the GAZ-2752 Sobol.
However, considering cargo capabilities only in terms of payload is not entirely correct. After all, humanity invented trucks to transport cinder blocks and floor slabs. And for a typical station wagon owner, the most important thing is to answer the question of whether he can carry ten packs of insulation at a time, and whether a two-meter refrigerator will fit into the cabin.
Therefore, it is possible to more objectively assess the cargo capabilities of the Lada Largus based on the volume of the luggage compartment and its dimensions (depth, width and height).
In addition, we should not forget about the price component: the Audi allroad station wagon with a three-liter engine has a comparable maximum load capacity of 500 kg, but the cost is equal to 8.5 Largus.
Linear dimensions of the cargo compartment of the Lada Largus van
All the sizes you need to know are shown in the photo. The van doors here are fixed at an angle of 90 degrees, but they can be opened all the way to 180. They are fixed in either of the two positions.
Luggage compartment of a Largus van
Let's list everything that is marked in the figure:
- The greatest height of the opening is 92 cm;
- Opening width – 108 cm;
- The distance “from arch to arch” is 96 cm;
- The distance from the edge of the threshold to the partition is 194 cm.
Volume and dimensions of the luggage compartment of the Largus family
So, we present the contenders for the championship title in the category “The most spacious trunk for 500 thousand rubles”:
The 5-seater Lada Largus with a load capacity of up to 445 kg, according to official information from AvtoVAZ, has a luggage compartment with a volume of 560 liters. With the rear row seats folded down, 2,350 liters of usable space are available to accommodate cargo.
The linear dimensions of the compartment have the following values:
- Trunk length 90 cm or 174 cm (to the level of the backs of the front seats);
- Actual compartment width 134 cm;
- The height of the rear door opening is 92 cm.
In the 7-seater modification of the Lada Largus, the load capacity declared by the manufacturer is increased by 35 kg compared to its 5-seater brother due to the reinforced suspension. The trunk is designed for 135 liters of cargo. By folding the backrests of the third row of seats, you can increase the luggage volume to 560 liters. A maximum capacity of 2,350 liters is provided when all rows of seats except the first are folded down. The Lada Largus Cross also shows similar load capacity parameters.
The following video describes the procedure for dismantling the right-side seats for transporting cargo over two meters long:
Warning! Stowing cargo above the openings of the side and rear windows seriously impairs visibility. Be careful when driving so as not to get into an emergency situation.
Another unique modification of Largus is a van, suitable for transporting small quantities of various goods or for use as a traveling vehicle for repairmen, builders and other technical services.
The Largus cargo van has a load capacity of up to 750 kg. The length of the luggage compartment is 194 cm at floor level; at roof level the size is reduced due to the shape of the cabin partition. The floor distance between the rear wheel arches is 96 cm, the actual width of the cargo compartment is 134 cm. The width of the side door opening is about 61 cm.
Reminder! Unless absolutely necessary, you should not exceed the maximum load capacity established by the manufacturer, even if the luggage compartment space allows it. In this case, there is a high probability of damage to the vehicle’s suspension elements.
Reviews from Lada Largus Van owners: advantages and disadvantages
Lada Largus Van is a fairly economical cargo-passenger vehicle, distinguished by practicality and reliability, with a spacious cargo compartment with a comfortable loading height. Positive reviews from Lada Largus owners confirm that the car is fully worth the investment in it and is an excellent workhorse. The advantages of this model include:
- maintainability and low cost of maintenance and spare parts;
- pretty good build quality;
- “indestructible” and impenetrable suspension, which perfectly absorbs all road irregularities;
- warm interior;
- durable paint coating;
- low price of the car itself.
The main disadvantages of the cargo-passenger Largus:
- cheap interior finishing materials;
- insufficient equipment even in the most “charged” version;
- poor sound insulation;
- not the best handling.
Many drivers also complain about the lack of a sixth gear, and the gearbox stages themselves are “short”, which is why the car constantly drives at high engine speeds. But with a load capacity of 725 kg, the car can be loaded with almost 1 ton , and at the same time it almost does not sag, obediently carrying its load.
If we consider the Largus Van as a work vehicle, it is not necessary to buy a car in the maximum configuration, but for normal comfort you definitely need power steering and air conditioning. And when choosing Largus for work, you need to understand that there are cars with significantly better characteristics, only in this price category the VAZ van has practically no competitors.
Domestic B-class competitors
Among the products of the Russian automobile industry in the station wagon body are the Lada Priora and Lada Kalina 2 cars.
For the Lada Kalina 2 (VAZ 2194), the name “station wagon” rather informs about the body type than indicates serious load-carrying capacity. The luggage compartment capacity is 355 liters (with the rear row of seats folded - 670 liters), which is comparable to that of full-size sedans. Based on the dimensions of the Kalina platform, the linear dimensions of the luggage compartment are also very modest.
Foreign cars with comparable carrying capacity
If it is difficult to find a car with similar characteristics among ordinary station wagons, you should turn to neighboring classes.
5 and 7-seater options with a spacious trunk are typical for the MPV class, which unites minivans and high-capacity station wagons. Among the typical representatives are Renault Kangoo, Peugeot Partner, Fiat Doblo, Skoda Roomster, Volkswagen Caddy.
Without focusing on the significantly higher cost of these vehicles, we will conduct a comparative analysis of their cargo capabilities:
- Renault Kangoo is available as a 5-seater minivan with a payload of 451 kg and a van with a payload of 592 kg. Luggage compartment volume ranges from 660 liters as standard to 1,524 liters for vans and minivans with the rear seats folded down.
- The Skoda Roomster is designed for 5 seats and can accommodate from 450 to 1555 liters of luggage weighing 455 kg.
- Peugeot Partner in minivan format (5 seats) with a luggage compartment of up to 2800 liters and in a van modification of up to 2830 liters can carry up to 600 kg of luggage.
- Volkswagen Caddy for 5 or 7 passengers takes up to 665 kg of cargo in the trunk. The volume of the compartment, depending on the configuration of the seats, ranges from 750 to 3300 liters. The Caddy Maxi van with an extended wheelbase has a luggage compartment volume of 4.2 m3.
Station wagon, minivan and van - are there any differences inside the cars?
Many car enthusiasts know that the Lada Largus is available in three body styles: station wagon, minivan and van. The options do not have any special differences, except for one “but” - they have a different number of seats:
- The standard station wagon has 5 seats and a medium-sized trunk (560 liters).
- The extended station wagon, also known as a minivan, has 7 seats and a small trunk (170 liters).
- The van has only 2 seats - one for the driver, the other for the front passenger. This Largus variation has an extended trunk (about 2000 liters), which is needed for transporting large cargo.
Apart from the number of seats, there are no differences in the interior design of all variants of the Lada Largus. The general concept of the interior is determined based on the selected configuration:
- in cars with a budget set of options, the interior has an “economy class” character, featuring standard AvtoVAZ upholstery: fabric seat covers and a lot of plastic;
- in models with a more “advanced” set of options, the interior is necessarily complemented by leather upholstery of the steering wheel, seats and some parts of the interior upholstery; in addition, in the interior design you can find various multimedia additions and upgraded components of standard equipment.
Important! The general interior concept for all variations of the Lada Largus is the same. The final design format is determined not by the chosen body option, but by the specific configuration.
Technical characteristics of Lada Largus van (Lada Largus van)
Ideal solution for small businesses
Lada Largus van is the only domestic compact van of its kind in this body version. The luggage compartment volume is 2,540 liters - optimal for owners of small and even medium-sized businesses. Load capacity – 800 kg. Engine - 1.6 liters with a power of 102 hp. or 87 hp The gearbox is mechanical. The package includes: anti-lock brakes, driver airbag, central locking with remote control.
Rear cabin
Of course, the front part of the cabin of any car is more interesting to consider, since it is a kind of transport control center. Despite this, when studying the interior of the Lada Largus, it would be a crime to ignore a detailed examination of the rear of the cabin. To be fair, we note that there is something to see here too.
To begin with, let us remind you that in Largus the rear part of the cabin can be:
- or 5 armchairs (three and two of them are made as separate solid sofas);
- or 3 armchairs (made as a solid sofa);
- or a regular luggage compartment with a large capacity.
A pleasant difference between any organization of the rear part of the interior of the Lada Largus is that it is quite spacious. Moreover, any owner of this model, if desired, can remove the rear seats and personally turn his car into a van. Photos of the Lada Largus interior with 5 seats and 7 seats illustrating this concept are presented below.
The rear seats in Largus have comfortable head pillows for passengers, integrally built into the seat frame. There are standard seat belts on the sides of each seat. The rear doors are required to have armrests. In addition, the rear part of the cabin is filled with a considerable number of pockets, cup holders and similar containers for passengers’ belongings, which is simply good news.
The specific interior design in this area of the car is also determined based on the selected configuration of the Lada Largus and is similar to the front part (see photo below).
Important! The rear part of the cabin in Largus does not have any specific features, but it is made of very high quality and competently, which allows passengers to move comfortably in the car and behind it.
Vehicle specifications
Lada Largus is fueled exclusively with gasoline; there are no diesel options in the model range. The technical characteristics are pleasing with their classic numbers. The engines are available in two versions, 8-valve and 16-valve, with a volume of 1.6 liters. Trunk capacity up to 2540 liters. The fuel tank holds 50 liters of gasoline to capacity. Fuel consumption varies from 6 to 11 liters per 100 km, depending on operating conditions.
The exterior of the cargo-passenger Largus is classic and calm, characteristic of a serious car, intended in most cases for business. The exterior, thought out to the smallest detail, is simple and unobtrusive. The Largus van is intended exclusively for work purposes; it appeals to both summer residents and private entrepreneurs who are engaged in cargo transportation.
The dimensions are impressive. Despite its small external dimensions, the car feels incredibly spacious inside the cabin. The length of the car is 4 m 44 cm. Height is 1.6 m. Width is 1.7 m. The distance between the axles is 2.9 m. The ground clearance of the VAZ family car, which is 14.5 cm, cannot leave you indifferent.
Linear dimensions of the car
The interior of the Lada Largus is as similar as possible to the prototype car - Renault Logan. The dashboard has no unnecessary frills and will be understandable even to a schoolchild, and its functionality is so wide that not every foreign car can boast of the same. Instrument readings are easy to read in all weather conditions.
The steering wheel is three-spoke. It is large in size and fits quite comfortably in your hands. The height adjustment function will help drivers of any size find their comfortable position.
The center console has a simple configuration and is decorated with metallic inserts. It looks not so much cute as it looks strict and laconic. Some car owners even believe that the center console, which was adopted from Logan, is inconvenient. The location of the front power window buttons, the horn and the heated seats are out of place and difficult to use.
The workers of the VAZ plant did not complicate their work and look for expensive materials for the interior. But maybe this is for the better. The upholstery does not look very presentable, but the cost of the car is significantly lower than if the interior was covered with expensive material. Moreover, if the Largus van is initially intended for work use, is a leather interior needed? Inexpensive finish just right for commercial vehicles. Photos of the salon can be searched on the Internet.
In general, all the inconvenient little things in the interior of the Lada Largus van do not greatly affect the overall impression of the interior. The inside of the car is comfortable and cozy. Additionally, when choosing a van, the main focus is on the cargo space.
