Three legendary off roaders were put to the test in their natural habitat, and the verdict for family suitability is in. Before the verdict, a quick look at the numbers that shape the story.
Specifications
Manufacturer data
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LADA NIVA LEGEND |
LADA NIVA TRIP |
UAZ PATRIOT |
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Empty weight / gross weight |
1285 / 1610kg |
1485 / 1860 kg |
2125 / 2650kg |
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Acceleration time 0–100 km/h |
17c |
19 sec |
na |
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maximum speed |
142 km/h |
140 km/h |
150 km/h |
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Fuel / fuel reserve |
AI-95 / 42 liters |
AI-95 / 58 liters |
AI-92, AI-95 / 68 liters |
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Fuel consumption: urban/extra-urban/combined |
12.1 / 8.3 / 9.9 l / 100km |
13.4 / 8.5 / 10.2 l / 100km |
n/a / nd / 12.5 liters / 100 km |
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ENGINE |
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Type |
gasoline |
gasoline |
gasoline |
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Configuration / number of valves |
Р4/8 |
Р4/8 |
R4/16 |
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Work volume |
1690 cm³ |
1690 cm³ |
2693 cm³ |
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Current |
61 / 83 kW/hp at 5000 rpm |
58.5 / 80 kW/hp at 6000 rpm |
110 / 150 kW/hp at 5000 rpm |
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Couple |
129 Nm at 4000 rpm |
127 Nm at 4000 rpm |
235 Nm at 2650 rpm |
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TRANSFER |
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type of drive |
full |
full |
full |
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Transfer |
M5 |
M5 |
M5 |
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Gear ratios: I / II / III / IV / V / zx |
3.67 / 2.10 / 1.36 / 1.00 / 0.82 / 3.53 |
3.67 / 2.10 / 1.36 / 1.00 / 0.82 / 3.53 |
4.16 / 2.27 / 1.43 / 1.00 / 0.88 / 3.83 |
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main gear |
3.9 |
3.9 |
4.63 |
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CHASSIS |
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Suspension: front/rear |
independent, spring, double wishbone / dependent, spring |
dependent, spring / dependent, spring |
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Send |
ball nut, with hydraulic booster |
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Brakes: front / rear |
disc/drum |
disc / drum |
disc / drum |
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Tyres |
175/80 R16 |
215/65 R16 |
245/60 R18 |
Geometric patency
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Lada Niva legend |
Lada NIVA Travel |
UAZ patriot |
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Clearance |
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a |
195mm |
210mm |
205mm |
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b |
275mm |
260mm |
300mm |
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c |
230mm |
220mm |
215mm |
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Corner |
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α |
37.0° |
37.0° |
37.0° |
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β |
40.0° |
40.5° |
34.5° |
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y |
28.0° |
19.5° |
24.5° |
Thickness of a paint and varnish layer, microns
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LADA NIVA LEGEND |
LADA NIVA TRIP |
UAZ PATRIOT |
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Cap |
169-195 |
120-145 |
95-125 |
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Front wing |
150-175 |
115-125 |
130-145 |
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Rear fender |
165-185 |
115-135 |
95-120 |
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front door |
— |
110-130 |
90-115 |
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Back door |
140-160 |
120-140 |
95-125 |
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tailgate |
140-155 |
115-130 |
110-125 |
Arguably the three door Niva delivers the best cross country geometry thanks to its short wheelbase. The paint thickness in this trio is noteworthy as well. In raw numbers, the classic Niva leads, but the real off road testing will reveal the full story. The answer arrives after the on road experience.
Interesting fact
All three SUVs have reportedly received significant upgrades since their original release. Today, the Lada Niva Legend, Niva Travel, and UAZ Patriot showcase updated designs and features.
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