For Russians, in most cases, it is the second criterion when choosing a car after the ground clearance, they are in no hurry to buy station wagons in Russia. This is because there are almost no truly affordable cars in this body: the average cost of roomy “foreign cars” exceeds seven hundred thousand rubles.
And yet, you can buy a station wagon both much cheaper than the specified amount, and significantly exceeding it. And what exactly foreign manufacturers offer, we will try to find out.
Engine: petrol 1.6 (90 or 105 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 5-speed
Volume trunk: 135-2500 liters
Price: from 376,000 to 449,800 rubles
Although the Zhiguli emblem flaunts on the radiator grill, we all know perfectly well that Largus is a completely foreign development of the Romanian division of the Renault concern, which is known in the world as the Dacia Logan MCV.
Advantages: First of all, the car stands out with a really huge trunk, which, when fully loaded, can take on board up to 2.5 cubic meters (!) of cargo. But if you sacrifice luggage for the sake of transporting people, then it is the only passenger station wagon that is ready to carry seven. In addition, the suspension and ground clearance of the car with dignity stand the test of our roads.
Flaws: as the first reviews of the owners showed, the main drawback of the car is ... domestic assembly. While the little things, but the car after the purchase forced to return to the service. A lot of ergonomic flaws in the cabin got Largus inherited from Logan. The lack of an automatic transmission, not the most powerful engines, the modesty of configurations and the cheapness of finishing materials in this case are a direct consequence of the most affordable price in the class.
Engines: petrol 1.2 (70 hp), 1.4 (85 hp) and 1.6 (105 hp)
Checkpoint:
Trunk volume: 455-1470 liters
Price: from 514,000 to 674,000 rubles
One of the two most compact station wagons on the Russian market. Despite its dimensions, it is a full-fledged station wagon with a trunk volume that is not inferior to higher-class cars.
Advantages: an impressive trunk volume with modest external dimensions, almost reference ergonomics of the cabin and especially the driver's environment make this car extremely convenient to use in the city. In addition, the Fabia has an energy-intensive suspension and well-tuned handling. And an extensive list of options will help you configure exactly the car that you need.
Flaws: the base 1.2-liter engine will only be enough if the load level does not approach the maximum. In addition, this motor, despite its volume, is not an example of efficiency. The modest basic equipment, when adding the desired options, greatly increases in price. Automatic transmission is only available for the most powerful engine.
Chevrolet Lacetti
Engine: petrol 1.6 (109 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 5-speed
Trunk volume: 400-1410 liters
Price: from 517,000 to 575,000 rubles
One of the "watchdogs" of the station wagon class on the Russian market. The car gained popularity due to its affordable price and good cargo-passenger capabilities, for which it fell in love with taxi companies, acquiring the status of an unpretentious "workhorse".
Advantages: the most affordable station wagon of a foreign brand on the Russian market in class "C". Roomy interior. Good characteristics of the engine 1.6. Reasonable maintenance cost.
Flaws: the smallest trunk in the class, the lack of more powerful engines and automatic transmissions in the range. When fully loaded, it clearly loses its smoothness. As in the case of Lada Largus, modest basic equipment, cheap finishing materials and poor sound insulation are the result of an initially low cost.
Engine: petrol 1.4 (85 hp) 1.2 (105 hp) and 1.6 (105 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 5-speed and robotic 7-speed
Volume trunk: 455-1165 liters
Price: from 599,900 to 729,990 rubles
Cousin "brother" Skoda Fabia Combi. However, due to changes in the characteristics of the suspension and steering, a little more reckless on the road. True, the brand's lack of promotion in Russia and the absence of an aggressive advertising campaign do not contribute to an increase in sales.
Advantages: compared to the Skoda Fabia, it has a more aggressive and fast-paced design, due to which it can attract young buyers. It has an expressive and interesting interior, which has not lost its ergonomic advantages.
Flaws: due to body changes, it loses to its Czech “colleague” in terms of trunk volume. Expanded basic configurations have affected the increase in the starting cost. In addition, Seat does not yet have a developed dealer network, which is why the Ibiza ST, like other models of the Spanish brand, remain rare guests on Russian roads.
Engines: petrol 1.6 (115 hp) and 1.8 (140 hp)
Checkpoint: manual or robotic 5-speed and automatic 4-speed
Volume trunk: 490-1590 liters
Price: from 624,650 to 756,900 rubles
Along with Lacetti, it is one of the most popular "sheds" on the Russian market, and therefore remained on the assembly line even after the release of the next generation of the model. The main reason for its popularity is an excellent balance of consumer qualities against the background of an adequate cost.
Advantages: solid and ergonomic interior, made of pleasant materials. Self-sufficient level of equipment, even the basic configuration. Thanks to the stretched base, the Astra J Caravan has a good supply of space for rear passengers and luggage. Reliable power units with sufficient power reserve. Decent level of comfort and handling.
Flaws: obsolete exterior and interior design. Unsuccessful EasyTronic robotic transmission available for 1.6 engine. The availability of a full-fledged "automatic" only with a more powerful 1.8 engine in expensive trim levels.
Ford Focus III Wagon
Engines: petrol 1.6 (85, 105, 125 hp) and 2.0 (150 hp), diesel 2.0 (140 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 5-speed and robotic 6-speed
Volume trunk: 482-1502 liters
Price: from 634,000 to 897,000 rubles
It received a bright design, a lot of electronic "bells and whistles" and a traditionally wide range of power units. However, he lost his pragmatic qualities.
Advantages: excellent handling against the backdrop of energy-intensive suspension. The widest choice of combinations of engines, transmissions and complete sets. An extensive list of additional options, including the latest electronic "gadgets".
Flaws: not the largest trunk in the class. Due to the voluminous center console, it is a bit cramped in the front seats. Lack of traction on all gasoline engines. The high cost of versions with a diesel engine.
Engines: petrol 1.6 (115 or 180 hp) and 1.4 (140 hp)
Checkpoint: manual 5-speed and automatic 6-speed
Volume trunk: 500-1550 liters
Price: from 709,500 to 928,500 rubles
Another one, the main advantage of which is a harmonious and attractive design. Comfortable interior is also pleasant to look at and touch. Otherwise, the average car in all respects.
Advantages: elastic turbo engines, a tenacious chassis and a convenient rear seat folding system. for additional options. High quality and comfortable interior.
Flaws: suboptimal ergonomics and poor visibility from the driver's seat. Due to too “light” amplifier settings, insufficient feedback on the steering wheel. The 1.4 Turbo engine, despite its power, is tuned for a quiet ride.
Kia Cee'd SW
Engines: petrol 1.6 (122 or 126 hp)
Checkpoint: manual 5-speed and automatic 4-speed
Trunk volume: 534-1664 liters
Price: from 709,900 to 799,200 rubles
The first Korean car fully developed in Europe immediately turned out to be successful and relished, including Russian buyers. It does, however, seem a bit overpriced.
Advantages: one of the largest trunks in the class, good ergonomics, a spacious rear sofa, a good level of equipment.
Flaws: due to a good set of options, initially high price, fixed configurations, mediocre dynamics of the only engine in the range.
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Engines: petrol 1.6 (130 hp) and diesel 1.6 (128 hp)
Checkpoint: manual 6-speed and automatic 6-speed
Volume trunk: 528-1642 liters
Price: from 729,000 to 949,000 rubles
The newly appeared car stands out for its bright design and the presence of many newfangled electronic options in the equipment. However, the high cost deters Russian buyers.
Advantages: attractive appearance, a large trunk, a good level of comfort, a rich level of equipment of expensive versions, the presence of a diesel version.
Flaws: unreasonably high price, modest choice of engines and transmissions, fixed configurations, mediocre speed characteristics of a gasoline engine, loss of energy intensity of shock absorbers at high speeds.
Engines: petrol 1.6 (102 hp), 1.4 (122 hp) and 1.8 (152 hp), diesel 2.0 (140 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 5- or 6-speed, automatic 6-speed, robotic 7-speed
Trunk volume: 580-1630 liters
Price: from 749,000 to 999,000 rubles
The largest and most spacious station wagon in the "golf" class is one of the leaders in terms of the combination of consumer qualities not only in the Russian market, but also in the world. The only pity is that the price of this talented car is appropriate.
Advantages: the largest and most comfortable trunk in the class, reference ergonomics, a spacious interior, a good balance of ride and handling, a wide range of engines and transmissions.
Flaws: the most expensive car in the class. Complaints about the reliability of turbocharged gasoline engines and DSG preselective transmission.
Engine: petrol 1.8 (140 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 6-speed
Trunk volume: 540-1530 liters
Price: from 971,000 rubles
The most affordable D-class station wagon on the Russian market. Although, in order to meet the designated million rubles, you will have to be content with the basic version with a manual transmission.
Advantages: attractive design, decent level of equipment of the basic version, good settings for the manual transmission, chassis and steering, with an emphasis on reckless driving.
Flaws: trunk volume at the level of cars of a lower class, the rear row of seats will be convenient only for passengers not taller than average height, poor rearward visibility.
Engine: petrol 1.4 (122 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 6-speed
Trunk volume: 603-1716 liters
Price: from 980 000 rubles
A car that many believe and not unreasonably. The Passat Variant is not an outsider in any of the points, but in terms of the size of the trunk and interior it is a clear leader.
Advantages: trunk and interior volume, reference ergonomics, good dynamic performance even with the base engine 1.4, good starting equipment.
Flaws: the 1.4 TSI engine requires increased attention from servicemen.
Engine: petrol 1.6 (150 hp)
Checkpoint: mechanical 6-speed
Trunk volume: 505-1462 liters
Price: from 999 000 rubles
The last of the representatives of class "D", which can be bought for less than a million rubles. Moreover, a stylish and very comfortable French station wagon will have a high-torque turbo engine, an excellent level of equipment and, most importantly, a branded air suspension for this money.
Advantages:: excellent noise isolation and smooth running, rich basic equipment, attractive design, adjustable ground clearance.
Flaws: small trunk for its class, lack of traction at low revs, lack of free space in the back sofa for tall passengers.
Here is an almost complete list of passenger station wagons that are presented on the Russian market. Russian station wagonsLada Kalina Wagon and Lada Priora Wagondiffer in the most affordable price, but were not included in the review due to domestic origin, andwith a starting price of 1,012,000 rubles, it almost did not fit into the designated framework.
In any case, even despite the general low sales of cars of this class, their choice in the domestic market is wide enough to choose a station wagon that is suitable both in terms of capabilities and price.
An article about the most popular station wagons, their features and characteristics. At the end of the article - a video of the top 10 4WD station wagons for 500 thousand rubles.
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Looking at modern station wagons, it’s hard to imagine that quite recently they were contemptuously called “sheds” and used only for trips to the country with a bunch of home belongings.
Although they can still be used for trips out of town, on the highway they will give odds to any sedan in both speed and design.
Rating of popular station wagons
10. Toyota Prius V
The fourth "son" of the Prius line is a mid-size hybrid wagon and is listed in the top 5 in America. The letter "V" in its name can be regarded as both "universality" and "versatility" - both terms will be true.
A family car in the view of the Japanese is elegance, style and a slight brutal appeal. With its far from compact forms in terms of aerodynamics, it is among the best among production cars.
Consuming only 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km, it is ideal for urban environments when you need to take children to school and get to work.
Its front panel is similar to the control panel of a spaceship - such is the abundance of all kinds of buttons. However, it is worth understanding them, and the trip in this unusual futuristic car will become very comfortable.
The electric motor is partnered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 98-horsepower gasoline engine, together they give out 134 hp. The electric motor is programmed to turn on at certain intervals, regardless of speed. This whole process is controlled by a superbly designed control system that regulates a competent balance between fuel consumption and speed. Power comes from a nickel-and-metal hybrid battery that is recharged by regenerative braking. And the additional "stop-start" function allows you to save fuel by automatically turning off the engine at the time of any stop of the car.
9 Volvo V90
The Swedish novelty is an upgraded front-wheel drive version of the Volvo S 90 sedan, even having a similar exterior. For a station wagon, the car has a very light rear end, which was achieved by descending the roof to the C-pillar, which has a special break that emphasizes the dynamics.
They also decided not to be smart with the interior, borrowing from a fellow sedan. The quality of lighting and finishing materials brings the car to a premium level, which is complemented by a digital instrument panel with a 9-inch display. With it, the car owner will be able to manage:
- climate control;
- multimedia system;
- telephone and Internet connection;
- heated seats, as well as their massage and ventilation abilities.
- Cruise control;
- the PilotAssist system, which is a kind of autopilot that gives the driver the opportunity to relax during a long journey;
- a system for recognizing road signs and the physical condition of the driver to wake him up when deviating from the course;
- emergency braking system in case of dangerous proximity to other animate and inanimate objects.
The streamlined, elegant car has one drawback - for its class, it has a very small trunk. Even with the rear seats folded down, its volume is only 1526 liters.
8Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Volkswagen Golf has always been one of the most popular models of the German car monster. Golf SportWagen was created to replace the Jetta SportWagen and equipped with standard Golf engines:
- 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 170-horsepower turbocharged;
- 2-liter 150-horsepower turbodiesel.
Compared to the Toyota Prius V, this car consumes 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers, or 5.2 liters on diesel. This will allow you to use it for driving around the city, transporting a large number of people with bulky cargo, and even for off-road trips.
7. BMW 5 Series
This car will give a pleasant trip in comfort and luxury. She became more spacious than her predecessor and acquired a 1700-liter trunk. The designers managed to achieve the impossible - the car itself dropped 100 kg of weight, but gained the ability to transport up to 730 kg of cargo. Motorists are offered several engine options:
- gasoline 2-liter 252-horsepower;
- gasoline 3-liter 340-horsepower;
- diesel 2-liter 190-horsepower;
- diesel 3-liter 265-horsepower.
The model was conveniently equipped with buttons for folding the second row of seats, and was also equipped with the function of individual opening of the fifth door glass and an electric trunk lid.
6. Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
Even despite the elongated hood, the car demonstrates power and style with all its appearance. The degree of driving comfort and off-road performance puts the model on a completely different level in its category. Four-wheel drive and increased ground clearance open absolutely all roads for this car.
A powerful bumper, a sporty front end, wave-shaped headlights, an aggressive radiator grille create a bright and memorable model. The proposed engines allow you to reach speeds of 150-272 hp, and adaptive shock absorbers can be adjusted by the driver himself with a simple push of a button. Trunk volume is only 1510 liters, but the total weight of the car was reduced by 12 kg.
The chic interior can be supplemented with a virtual dashboard with a huge range of all sorts of useful and entertaining functions. And to the variety of protective technologies, another one was added - an assistant when maneuvering with a trailer.
5 Subaru Outback
This station wagon has long been a favorite of many families around the world thanks to its impressive range of standard yet essential features.
In urban conditions, the car will seem very ordinary, and its stiff suspension will intelligibly inform the driver about all road potholes with noise and vibration. Impressive dimensions do not prevent it from being very maneuverable and dynamic for a family car.
In city mode, fuel consumption is about 12 liters, which is quite standard for a 2.5-liter engine. With a 3.6-liter engine, the consumption will be about 15 liters.
It is better to buy a Subaru Outback for those who like country trips, fishing and hunting, as well as trips to the country with a lot of things. With all-wheel drive, the car, even with a trailer, will overcome any pits, snowdrifts and mud.
4 Renault Logan MCV
Practical, elegant, the 5-seater wagon with folded backs offers 1,518 liters of usable boot space. The compartment is convenient with easy access and a low loading height, which is so useful for female drivers for packing purchases or children getting in the way.
The interior is similar to the sedan of the same name, although the quality of finishes and materials have moved to a much better level. Designers did not impose excessive external gloss, so laconic, rough forms do not immediately attract attention. But the 1.5-liter 84-horsepower engine does an excellent job with the task assigned to it, despite the rather low cost of the car itself.
This is a fairly economical model, consuming up to 6 liters on the highway and up to 5 liters in the city.
3. Skoda Octavia A7 Combi
The designer of the company gave this model a very colorful "muzzle", fundamentally changing the long-term concept. Rectilinear simplicity and harmony, headlights peeped from Mercedes, enlarged trapezoidal running lights and the effect of an elongated radiator grille made the model very dynamic.
The interior has also changed - a functional multimedia console has appeared, a laconic dashboard does not distract the driver's attention, and an abundance of pockets and coasters, the presence of a container for small change and a phone holder make the interior especially comfortable.
It will also be convenient for passengers in the back seat - they have individual air ducts, an ashtray and, as an additional option, sofa heating.
The model gives a choice of 4 possible engines:
- base gasoline 105-horsepower 1.2 liter;
- gasoline 140-horsepower 1.4-liter;
- gasoline 180-horsepower 1.8-liter;
- turbodiesel 143-horsepower 2-liter.
Adaptive lighting adapts to the traffic neighbors, at the same time activating the dynamic turning function. And the Pre-Crash technology, triggered by impact, independently closes all open windows and the skylight.
The light alloy body smooths out the model's rather large dimensions, whose trunk of 1558 liters elevates it to the class of expensive D-level cars.
2.Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon
The front-wheel drive wagon has a kind of "skirt" that protects the edge of the bumper from damage when parking. The sloping aft roof, aggressive grille, chopped headlights give the model a sporty, daring look.
The basic equipment has all the most necessary amenities, including an athermal windshield and an on-board computer. A high-quality assembly completely protects against extraneous noise, and a trunk of 1478 liters will allow you to place the most bulky things.
Gasoline engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters pick up speed up to 190 km / h, absorbing 6.4 liters of fuel for every hundred kilometers.
1.Fiat 500L
Compact in appearance and very spacious inside, it has gained fame as an urban SUV. The model is equipped with three rows of seats, and the length of the cabin is such that it can accommodate a load of 2.4 meters in length. Despite the square shape, the body has aristocratic elegance, and the radiator grille resembles a smile.
The interior leaves an indescribable impression: a panoramic roof, decorative inserts made of suede or colored materials, a stylish touch screen, a variety of compartments, drawers and pockets.
The spacious trunk is divided by a mobile partition into 2 compartments, the dimensions of which can be varied independently.
The Fiat 500L is a recognized safety leader in its class. In addition to the basic functions - airbags and curtain airbags, ABS, BAS, ESC - it offers interesting technology. City Brake Control, activated by a laser sensor located on the windshield, automatically brakes at speeds up to 30 km / h in front of an obstacle not seen by the driver. This will greatly help beginners not to crash into sidewalks or flower beds.
The model is equipped with 2 engines: a 1.4-liter petrol, speeds up to 170 km/h, and a 1.3-liter turbodiesel, reaching 165 km/h.
Fuel consumption is set at 8.3 liters for a gasoline engine and 5.0 liters for a turbodiesel under urban conditions.
A relatively low price with effective functionality draws attention to the model of young families.
Video top 10 station wagons 4WD for 500 thousand rubles:
Belarusians love diesel station wagons. This postulate originated at the time of the appearance of the first Passat B3 in our country. Then "diesel" was cheaper than gasoline, and diesel fuel itself could be obtained at half price. Today, times are different: they stopped draining diesel fuel, gasoline is now cheaper than diesel fuel, and it’s hardly possible to bring a good diesel station wagon from Europe. But love for practical and economical cars cannot be strangled with a finger, so many of our compatriots continue to look for diesel station wagons at Avtoflea Market. We rummaged through the ads and made a selection of the 10 most interesting "sheds" running on heavy fuel. All the examples given in the article cost up to 5 thousand dollars at the exchange rate - the most popular price on the second-hand market. It is curious that station wagons of absolutely different segments were included in the rating - from golf class to business class.
For our amount, we will most likely buy a pre-styling C5 until 2001 of release. In Ingolstadt, several diesel units were offered for this model. The weakest is the 1.9-liter TDI with 110 hp. With. And there are also 2.5-liter 180-horsepower versions. Sometimes you can find all-wheel drive A6 C5 quattro (were only with a 2.5-liter unit). The trunk volume of such a station wagon varies from 455 to 1590 liters. You can load enough potatoes to last seven months for the average family.
BMW 5 Series E39
Another German business-class wagon worth up to 5 thousand dollars is the BMW 5-Series in the E39 body. Some call this model "the last real five". Most often, the “thirty-ninth” is found in our country in a 4-door version, but you can easily find a station wagon. Three diesel engines of 2, 2.5 and 2.9 liters were installed on the car. The first in its best years developed 136 hp. with., the most powerful was 184-strong.
The main difference from Audi: E39 station wagons are rear-wheel drive. This makes Munich cars more driver-friendly, so on the way from the dacha on an empty country road, you can frolic (within the framework of traffic rules!). Trunk volume is slightly less than that of the A6 - 410 liters in a 5-seat version and 1525 liters with the rear sofa folded down.
Citroen C5
One of the favorite Citroen models in our country. At one time, critics spoke unflatteringly about the “fishy” design of the first C5, but later the market tried this model, and it became very popular. Today, new C5s are practically not sold in Belarus, but used ones continue to be in great demand.
For five thousand at the rate, we can take a pre-styling C5 station wagon until 2004. Two diesel engines of 2 and 2.2 liters were installed on the car. Both are found in our market. The smallest unit produced 90 hp. s., the top diesel developed 136 hp. With. Not a race, of course, but the trunk has a volume of as much as 563 liters! With the seats folded down, the figure rises to 1658 liters. But the C5 is one segment lower than the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series.
Ford Mondeo
Our next hero, the Ford Mondeo, also belongs to the D segment. A well-known car with excellent maintainability. The weak point is the body. But for 5 thousand dollars you can find a worthy copy of the third generation Mondeo without rust. Like the C5, it will most likely be a "pre-reform" Mondeo from about 2000-2003.
Only one diesel engine for the Mondeo station wagon was available to Europeans - a 2-liter one. Power, depending on the modification, ranged from 90 to 130 hp. With. Acceleration to hundreds, even for the most powerful, exceeds 10 seconds, but by opening the fifth door, you find yourself in a 540-liter cave that can increase its space to 1,700 liters. The cow is coming!
Mercedes E class
Having mentioned the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series in the rating, it is a sin to forget about the Mercedes E-Class. For the amount indicated by us, it will be a “lupaty” E210 of any year of manufacture. Looking for in a good configuration and in an inspected condition - you need to choose "dorestyle". Go for the year of release - there are options after 1999 release. In general, for every taste.
Often there are more powerful 2-liter versions (82 or 101 hp). Less common is a 125-horsepower 2.2-liter diesel engine. The car has a rather modest appearance, but the Astra G does not “obsolete” so quickly. The trunk volume of the station wagon is 460 liters. Folding the rear seats, we get 1500 liters.
Peugeot 307
Astra's direct competitor is the Peugeot 307 SW, which went on sale in the summer of 2001. Almost all diesel 307s on our market are equipped with a 2-liter engine with a capacity of 90 or 107 hp. With. But occasionally there are also basic 1.4-liter versions with a 68-horsepower engine. This is a frankly weak model and is only suitable for rare trips around the village: acceleration to hundreds - under 16 seconds. Gearbox - only 5-speed "mechanics".
In addition to an attractive appearance and a comfortable "long-stroke" suspension, the Peugeot 307 station wagon also offers a decent trunk - up to 1540 liters. True, in the 5-seater version, the figure is relatively small - 340 liters. But the car has a very pleasant interior and diesel engines with a good reputation.
Renault Laguna
One of the most iconic models on our market. Hundreds of diesel "Lagoons" came to us from Europe and continue to change hands. Today, for the "five" you can easily watch the second generation Laguna station wagon. Among the advantages of the model is an excellent interior, as a rule, with many options. All motorists are familiar with the closing front panel of the Laguna - stylish and practical.
The Octavia station wagon was powered by the well-known 1.9-litre turbodiesel that can be found under the hood of almost every Volkswagen model of the time. The weakest engine modifications developed 68 hp. With. The most powerful - 110 liters. With. There were versions with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Trunk volume is one of the strengths of the Octavia: it varies from 548 to 1512 liters.
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat remains our most iconic diesel station wagon. For our sum, you can easily find a Passat B5 Variant. This generation has changed the vector of the entire Passat family in a more "premium" direction. Someone considers the B5 the most unsuccessful model, someone, on the contrary, loves this body. In any case, the Passat B5 is a very popular car in our market.
Almost all diesel B5s are equipped with a 1.9-liter turbo engine. The power of this engine varies from 90 to 115 hp. With. Rarely seen is the 2.5-litre 150 PS TDI on the Passat B5. Most versions are equipped with front-wheel drive, but 4×4 can also be found. The trunk volume of our favorite station wagon is almost 500 liters. Having folded the back row, we increase it to 1600 liters. But the volume of the tank is small - 62 liters.
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Everyone wants crossovers, it's fashionable nowadays. This class of cars really has a number of important advantages that models of another class do not have. High driving position, high ground clearance, good capacity, relatively high cross-country ability. A crossover is a truly practical vehicle. But who in this most notorious practicality can argue with city SUVs? If we take passenger cars, then there is only one type of car that, in many respects, is able to give odds to its all-wheel drive counterparts - classic station wagons. We will demonstrate all the advantages and weaknesses on the example of eight pairs of cars. Each has one crossover and one station wagon from the world's seven meters of automotive industry: , (Dacia)and .
For more than ten years, the dispute has not ceased, whose concept is better, the old universal approach to creating a semi-truck car or the new fashion for a light SUV, which can not only carry a hundred or two kilograms of belongings and an impressive trailer, but at the same time not get stuck.
Both camps of adherents can bring a lot of arguments, both in favor of station wagons and in favor of the SUV class. In principle, both of them will be right in this competition, but turning to the facts, one can more accurately say which of them will win during daily operation. This will be more honest and accurate.
The Germans from Autobild magazine took up this difficult task of comparing two hypostases, rolling out 16 cars to the competition and sorting out the advantages of classes in general and specific models in particular.
reference Autobild
More and more buyers are leaning towards buying frameless SUVs. With each new year, their share is increasing. If in 2015 the share of SUVs was 18.7%, then in 2016 it was already about 21%, which makes them in percentage terms the second segment after the compact class of cars, which is 25%. In such conditions, automakers are trying as much as possible to saturate the car market with novelties of urban off-road vehicles. In our time, it is already difficult to imagine at least one self-respecting auto brand, in the production line of which there is no small SUV. Moreover, the boundaries between previously clearly defined classes, according to the German auto magazine, are increasingly blurred, merging into a single whole, forcing buyers to spend money on new items. A fashionable novelty of recent years is an elegant off-road coupeMercedesGLCCoupe is the clearest example of the race for the client.
Have crossovers already won or are they yet to do so?
But what tangible benefits do they actually offer, beyond the high seating position and permissiveness on various road surfaces? Do passenger station wagons really have no chance in front of their mighty competitors? It turned out that not everything is so simple, since station wagons can offer much more advantages in everyday use, namely: better handling, a more convenient luggage compartment with a rich set of interior space modification functions, comfort, good driving performance and operating cost. The results of the study of German experts surprised us and will not leave you indifferent ... 
There is an opinion that SUVs are beyond competition. Is this so, can a station wagon created on the basis of a passenger car compete with them? This question will be answered by 16 car classmates gathered here.
Two Volkswagens, Passat and Tiguan. Who is more popular?
Both are among the most popular and best consumer vehicles in their class. Finding out who is better by comparing and VW Passat is especially difficult. Which car is really the best?
VW Tiguan, fashionable, high-quality crossover, comfortable and moderately maneuverable. The recognition of motorists around the world came to him quickly enough. Unfortunately, like all Volkswagen products these days, the Tiguan is not the "People's Car" like its ancestors, so the price bites. A rich optional load can give the buyer freedom of choice, ranging from the latest infotainment systems to sophisticated functions for protecting the driver and passengers from traffic accidents and other safety systems and electronic assistants.
With a longer wheelbase of 110mm and low noise levels inside the car, the Passat is great for long-distance travel. Tiguan cannot boast of this, the crossover is more tied to the city and not very long journeys from point A to point B.
Tiguan is definitely not uncomfortable, but it is still slightly inferior to its passenger counterpart, despite the fact that both cars come with an adaptive DCC chassis.
The Passat has more space and, due to its lower seating position, it is more convenient to load things into the fifth door opening than into a crossover. This is partly influenced by the car's ground clearance of 160 mm, for the crossover it is raised to 200 mm.
Another advantage is that the trunk volume of the station wagon is larger (1.780 l) than that of the Tiguan (1.650 l). Plus, you can carry long lengths in the station wagon. With fully folded second-row seats, the length of the luggage compartment will be 2 meters, for Tiguan - 1.7 meters.
The SUV has an undeniable trump card - a convenient seat adjustment system. For example, the rear seat can move 180 mm horizontally. The backrest also has an angle adjustment function, which makes it more practical than the Passat.
In fact, the difference between the two Volkswagens is minimal, so the price will play a decisive role here. The Passat B8 model on the new car market in Russia ranges from 1.790.000 rubles for a model with 150 strong 1.4 liter TSI to 2.310.000 rubles, which will have to be paid for a 1.8 liter TSI with a capacity of 180 hp.
Volkswagen Tiguan will cost less - 1.459.000 rubles for a model with a 1.4 liter gasoline engine with 125 hp. and 2.139.000 rubles for a 2.0 liter TSI with 220 hp. and 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
Conclusion: "The Passat is a car for connoisseurs and conservatives, it looks noble and refined in its segment, the Tiguan is more expedient with its adjustable rear seat with a convenient adjustment system. The standard advantages of an SUV, such as a higher seating position and better geometric cross-country ability, are complemented by a lower price, which predetermines crossover victoryTiguan.
Winner: Volkswagen Tiguan
SUVsvs universals: 1:0
BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series, did the Bavarians make a mistake with the crossover?
DuelBMW X1 (ModelF48) againstBMW 3-Series Touring (restyledmodelF31).
SUVsvs wagons: 1:1
Wagon C-Class and GLC Coupe, who is cooler?
The third confrontation of the titans,Mercedes-BenzC-classT-Model and fashionableGLCCoupe, fast crossover with the makings of a racer. Who will be ahead?
Comfort is a must! You know that Mercedes-Benz is famous for its impressiveness when moving and some kind of magical level of comfort. Typically, these properties are attributed to Mercedes passenger cars. But as practice has shown, crossovers have not lagged behind their civilian counterparts at all. The all-terrain fraternity also shows the highest level of comfort, safety and confident handling in almost any condition.
How did the experts do it? It's simple, for example, let's take the GLC 250D Coupe and the identical 250D station wagon model.
Firstly, both models are owners of air suspension. Their engines are also the same: 211 strong gasoline engines. Both cars have a fully independent multi-link suspension.
However, there are differences that do not play into the hands of the GLC crossover. weighs 135 kg more and is significantly taller than its passenger car competitor in the test. This means only one thing, controllability, despite all attempts by developers to bring it closer to ideal, will still be inferior to a station wagon in certain driving modes.
In defense, let's say that despite the impressive curb weight (1.8 tons), the SUV behaves quite sportily, offering the driver the whole gamut of thrills even on winding roads.
You just need to act faster in corners and not demand the impossible from a four-door coupe-crossover, exceeding the permissible speed for passing difficult road reliefs.
Other flaws stem from the GLC's fancy looks. Less trunk volume had to be sacrificed for the sake of the modern look of the model. What do we see through the rearview mirror? The roof, head restraints, and rear pillars, it’s good that a rear-view camera is provided as standard for the GLC Coupe.
Conclusion: More manageable, faster, agile and with a bigger boot: virtually everything speaks in favor of choiceT-Model. The GLC Coupe still costs 3,000 euros more in Germany, and it has less practicality than a station wagon. Therefore, the choice is obvious. Who wants convenience for his family, wagon out of competition. For whom fashion remains the main one, choosesGLC.
Winner : T-Model
SUVsvs wagons: 1:2
In the blue corner of the ring: Kia Optima. In the red corner of the ring: Kia Sportage.
Korean duel: Kia Sportage different fromOptima is slightly more comfortable.
The Korean SUV succeeded in what so far only Tiguan had demonstrated in impromptu comparative testing, the SUV showed that in addition to more stable handling, it is also able to provide a greater level of comfort, slightly ahead of the station wagon in this direction.
The interior is thought out very well, you can say to the smallest detail. There is nothing to complain about here. On the contrary, everything is logical and very convenient to use. The testers of the Sportage were able to verify this from the first minutes of their acquaintance with the car. It was too much to get used to.
Soft sensitive suspension, quiet operation of an economical 2.0 liter diesel engine without unnecessary vibrations and noises.
Optima has its advantages. Less windage, minimal roll in corners, the station wagon consumes less fuel and has a slightly more spacious trunk.
Conclusion: Both are fairly similar, but the victory goes to the Sportage in the end due to its comfort and great ability on various road surfaces.
Winner: Kia Sportage
SUVsvs wagons: 2:2
Renault Megane easily overtakes Renault Kadjar in the competition for a buyer
Megane easily put the novelty of 2015 on the shoulder blades,RenaultKadjar.
Outwardly, a beautiful SUV showed itself well on a regular road. Moderately quiet, moderately comfortable, with a fairly responsive engine. However, Kadjar's silence is quickly broken when the SUV enters a bad road. The body in such conditions lacks rigidity, unpleasant creaks and other foreign sounds appear. Not in favor of the French SUV and too long automatic transmission shifts, soft steering and, again, insufficiently rigid body structure.
This one doesn't. The station wagon is more stable, quieter, everything is in order with the rigidity of the body. The passenger car feels much better off-road.
Conclusion: During testing, the impression was that it was a little underdeveloped.Megan looks richer against its background and behaves more confidently on the road.
Winner: Renault Megane
SUVsvs wagons: 2:3
Audi Q2 vs A3 wagon
The new Audi Q2 is quite compact in size and aims to add variety to the lives of A3 Sportback fans. What are his chances?
Not only is the best the enemy of the good, the new is also dangerous to it. The fresh Audi Q2 hit the bull's-eye: compact, tall, fashionable, premium and technically perfect. Die Hard Avant has a lot to think about.
Despite the external differences, the interior of both cars are made in a similar style. A large 12.3-inch TFT screen will become the central part of the interior, around which the entire road life of the driver will revolve. Navigation, entertainment and many other useful and convenient features will become even more accessible.
High-tech features and improvements aren't all that make the two cars great representatives of the German school. Absolutely not the least role in the attractiveness of both models is handling. Especially in a small station wagon, it is on top!
The transmission of tested cars consists of a combination of a two-liter diesel (150 hp, 340 Nm) engine and preselective transmissions with six (Audi A3) or seven gears (). The Audi A3 handles slightly better than its crossover counterpart. However, the difference is small.
Conclusion: Two models went nostril to nostril. Both cars are technologically advanced, almost the same size and cost the same amount. Of the benefitsQ2 - height and better view. station wagonAudiThe A3 is faster on the road and more economical. We prefer to call the winner of a passenger car.
Winner: Audi A3
SUVsvs wagons: 2:4
Real SUV Duster against the workhorse Logan
Renault (Dacia) Duster has off-road ambitions at its core, and so after a short drive, the Germans chose to spend the rest of the day in Logan.
Extremely short first and second gears, not very sharp and responsive steering, which was compared to the old as the old steering of a sailing yacht, the parallels with the ships continued thanks to the soft suspension, due to which the car storms like a five-point pitching on bumps.
Duster is, perhaps, the only car in the test capable of conquering real off-road. This is both a plus and a minus for him.
Among the proposals in the domestic automotive market, several models can be distinguished. Their trunks impress with their volumes, and their appearance pleases with the similarity to Western developments. The cost of such station wagons makes them affordable for everyone.
"Lada Largus" ("Largus Cross")
A seven-seater domestic car that appeared on the market in 2011 and immediately gained popularity among family buyers. With all seven seats, the rear of the vehicle becomes tiny, only 130 hp. But if you remove the third row, then the volume of the cargo compartment increases to 560 liters, and with the sofa folded up to 2300 liters. It is often used not only for holidays, but even for moving. The capacity of Lada Largus is higher than that of many foreign cars. The cost of such a car is from 675 thousand rubles. The manufacturer also released a utilitarian commercial model, the F 90 Largus van, with a volume of up to 2350 liters. Of the equipment, only one airbag, ABS for emergency braking on the roads and the presence of roof rails.
Attention!
Almost all station wagons, unlike SUVs, have a third row of seats that can be folded down at any time. Buying such a car for a family with children is not safe. It should be remembered that the reduced trunk makes the last seats vulnerable. Children, in such cases, it is better to put on the second row.
Lada Vesta SW/Vesta SW Cross
A very beautiful car, with streamlined shapes, reminiscent of modern foreign cars. In the compact class, this station wagon is the most comfortable and roomy. Its cost is approximately 700-730 thousand rubles. The ground clearance of the Lada Vesta SW is 203 mm. The correct form of the trunk, with smooth lines has a volume of up to 1350 liters. Withstands Lada Vesta up to 400 kilograms of weight. Compared to other offers, this is too small for a large family who are looking for complete comfort.
Lada Granta station wagon
A compact car for five people, with a full load of passengers, can only carry no more than 350 liters. The high wheel arches, unfortunately, hide part of the luggage compartment, which, with only two passengers, increases to 1000 liters. Lada Granta is affordable for a family with an average income, because its cost is 550 thousand. It has three engines of 1.6 liters, up to 90 horsepower. Basic equipment is meager: one airbag, but there is ABS (brake booster in emergency situations). In the Comfort version, two airbags are already built in, there is an on-board computer, electric power steering, heated seats, and air conditioning. The cost, respectively, increases by 100-150 thousand rubles.
Lada Kalina
Lada Kalina is a whole family of vehicles, but, unfortunately, for a large family, even station wagons do not differ in volume. The body does not exceed 4090 meters, and the trunk, if there are passengers, will be only 360 liters. The cost without good equipment is budgetary - from 450 thousand rubles. A more comfortable model costs 100 thousand more and has: power steering, on-board computer, power lifts, airbags. It is available both with automatic transmission and with mechanical control of 106 horsepower.
Lada Kalina Cross
This version with a higher ground clearance was originally planned as a comfortable, if not an elite version of the Russian car industry, but it was released in a simplified version: an eight-valve engine with 90 horsepower. With one airbag, climate control, on-board computer and heated seats, its price, in comparison with the previous model, has risen to 570 thousand. If all passengers are inside, then the volume of the cargo compartment will be within 450 liters. The better the equipment, the higher the cost. But, for a large family, Lada Kalina will still not be a comfortable car.
Overseas station wagons
In the line of foreign models there are much more good cars with a large trunk. They are reliable, beautiful, with excellent equipment. The only drawback is their high cost, because everything that is produced overseas or on the European part of our continent is many times more expensive.
Skoda Octavia Combi
A good, seven-seater car, in the station wagon category, with a volume of 600 liters with five passengers and up to 1718 liters with one driver. The last row is divided into two separate seats that turn into the bottom of the car. Equipped with special roof rails, airbags, ABS system, on-board computer. The cost is from 1300000 rubles.
It is interesting!
Do not think that seven-seater station wagons are expensive for the owners. Their average consumption is from 8 to 14 liters. In comparison, for SUVs, it can reach 18-20 liters. Many people think that you can save money by buying a used car, but you should know that the older the car, the higher the cost of gas.
hyundai i40 station wagon
A very roomy car, 4.77 m long, which offers large families the storage of a huge amount of things. Volume ranges from 555 liters (with third row seats folded down) to 1,700 liters (with third row seats folded down). The cost will depend on the configuration, on average - it is 1300 thousand.
Volkswagen Passat
A station wagon that is much shorter on the inside than it looks on the outside. Its length is 4.77 m. But, a large number of things enter into its body. With the seats folded down, the space is 1800 liters, with the seats unfolded - 650 liters. This vehicle is not cheap. Its cost is from 1700000 to 2100000 rubles.
Kia cee`d SW
A car from the outgoing generation, but still attracting with its cost (from 950 thousand rubles) and the presence of a good trunk, which is second only to the Skoda Octavia. Volume, when placing all seven passengers -1800 liters, when placing five passengers - 650 liters.
Mazda 6 Kombi
In the car market, this model is considered one of the most beautiful. With the third row disassembled, the volume is almost 1,700 liters. If the third row is assembled, then the volume will be 530 liters. The length of a foreign car is 4800 meters, the cost is from 1,100,000 rubles.
Audi A4 Avant
Convertible model with seven seats. The cargo compartment holds from 505 liters to 1510 liters. In the ceiling and pillars there are fasteners for a partition, which can separate the interior of the car from the seats of the first row. The car is equipped with niches, interior lights and 12V sockets. The price of this vehicle is not affordable for a simple buyer. It starts from two million rubles, and its increase depends on comfort and equipment.
Subaru Outback
A Japanese all-wheel drive car that will delight those who like to travel long distances, because its trunk can accommodate a large number of bags and suitcases. Volume from 565 liters to 1850 liters. Depending on the modification, the price will vary from 2,689,000 to 3,539,900 rubles.
Toyota Avensis Wagon
The length of this car is 4.82 meters. Reliable and roomy assistant for a large family. Cargo volume of a luggage carrier from 550 l to 1700 l. The package includes power steering, on-board computer, ABS system, airbags, lighting. The cost of the new model is from one million rubles.
Skoda Superb Combi
Business class car with a very spacious trunk: from 660 to 1950 liters. Its price is from 1.80 million rubles. In the latest model, the trunk increased by 28 liters, and when the second and third rows are assembled, it seems simply huge. A niche leads to it, whose height reaches one meter. A sensor can be built into the door that opens it with one movement of the foot along the lower block (under the rear bumper). Under the cover there is a compartment for tools.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
Foreign car business class, superior comfort, worth more than 4 million rubles. The volume of the cargo compartment is from 640 to 1820 liters, subject to transformation. This model has increased ground clearance and has an underground niche for tools. If you fold the second row, the floor surface will be absolutely flat.
Volvo V90
A comfortable wagon equipped with the best ABS security system, as well as built-in airbags. Capacity, with a five-seat configuration - 560 liters. Capacity with a seven-seat configuration - 1525 liters. The length of the car is almost five meters. Cost from 3.3 million rubles.
Peugeot 508 SW
A gift in the world market for lovers of French cars. Value for money: reliable, safe and beautiful car, worth 33,500 euros. The cargo compartment is from 600 liters to 1600 liters, the length is almost five meters. Modern equipment and security will be a great bonus for any family.
Kia Optima Sport Wagon
Fans of Kia cars will be happy to see this station wagon with a boot from 5552 to 1686 liters. The company also put on the sales market a model with a hybrid engine. Instead of the two exhaust pipes that previous cars had, this one has a twin pipe on the right side.
Renault Talisman Grand Tour
Another good model with a spacious luggage compartment from 580 to 1870 liters. Its length is almost five meters. The car is very reliable and can withstand long distances, including the transport of passengers and luggage. The cost of such a luxurious car is from 25 thousand euros. Manufacturers catered to everyone by releasing the Renault Talisman Grand Tour with both mechanical and automatic engines.
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Wagon executive class, the only one in this segment. The trunk of this model is 20 liters more than in the previous edition. The interior has also become much wider, folding the rear row of seats, you can win a space of 1400 liters. The hybrid version has 1300 hp. The cost of this luxurious vehicle is from six and a half million.
This is not the entire line of cars, but only the top 20 most popular models. When choosing a car, you need to focus on safety. Modern equipment will help save the lives of all family members. And for full protection, you need to use child seats and seat belts.
