Largus van cargo compartment dimensions and load capacity

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.

About the car

With impressive cargo compartment dimensions, the Lada-Largus van is a practical domestic vehicle based on the B0 platform. By its nature, this is a Renault Logan Van, released in 2006, on which specialists simply changed the emblem and performed some modifications. The Lada-Largus is perceived as a workhorse, which will appeal to both avid lovers of trips to the countryside and entrepreneurs who specialize in small cargo transportation.

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.

Increasing the volume of the cargo compartment (removing the excess part on the floor)

The cargo compartment volume of the Lada Largus van can be increased. To do this, remove the floor covering.

There are two types of fasteners here

We will need special Torx keys, without which the screws cannot be unscrewed: Torx T30 and T40.

Study the picture carefully:

T40 caps (2) are located at the corners, as well as on the line between the arches;
The remaining screws (1) are designed for Torx T30 keys.

Removing the trim will be easy. And when you install it, make rubber gaskets. They are fixed to the ends of the frame so that the casing does not rust.

The removable floor (cladding) consists of two halves - left and right. First, according to tradition, the right one is removed.

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.

Other features of the van

The cargo compartment is separated from the passenger area using a special partition made of durable plastic. The effective carrying capacity, according to the developers, is 800 kg, but some desperate carriers managed to fit a whole ton of cargo into the luggage compartment. The design of the doors is such that it allows you to load particularly large items. The doors open 180 degrees, providing convenience during loading operations.

There is a rubber mat in the middle of the compartment floor, which, according to the owners, creates some inconvenience. It is very difficult to move objects on its surface, so drivers find a practical solution in the form of a sheet of plywood, which is laid on the floor of the compartment.

Manufacturers placed the spare wheel under the bottom in order to increase the capacity of the luggage compartment.

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.

About the main characteristics of the trunk

Today, Lada Largus is produced in three body versions:

basic five-seat station wagon;
a station wagon with more capacity with seven seats;
van (two seats: passenger and driver).

For each of these options, the amount of space in the luggage compartment has its own characteristics. It is not surprising that the van has the largest trunk volume. This is due to the lack of a rear seat row (or two), as well as the elongated body and has 5 seats.

Official data indicates the amount of usable space in this body version is approximately 2500 liters. This modification of the Lada Largus does not have any additional components or components inside the body, since the primary purpose of the van is to transport large cargo.

In a standard station wagon, which has only five seats, the amount of space in the luggage section is significantly less and is equal to 700 liters. If there is a need to transport large loads, then the owner has the opportunity to dismantle the rear row of seats, and therefore the size of the trunk for luggage increases to 1600-1800 volume in liters.

The seven-seater version (minivan) has the most “modest” trunk. Here the capacity does not “shine”, because 200 liters, exactly the volume of the trunk, is not enough for a “substantial” load. Here the manufacturer met his loyal client halfway and endowed this modification with a simple secret, namely: increasing the trunk to the same 1600-1800 volume in liters is also possible by performing an identical operation to dismantle the stern seats. Here you will need to remove two planting rows.

To be fair, we note that a station wagon is not intended for the systematic transportation of large items, since the body for such purposes must have large geometric parameters. Here, the need for endless dismantling of the rear seats contributes to the inconvenience, although the removal procedure itself is quite simple.

Important! The modification of the Lada Largus van is purposefully equipped with a reinforced suspension, because, as already noted, this particular vehicle among the three Largus is designed for transporting large luggage, with an impressive trunk size. Station wagons cannot boast of this useful option.

Trunk size of universal modifications. Here are some parameters:

the opening is 920 mm in height and 980 mm in width;
the height inside the compartment from the bottom to the ceiling plate is 870-930 mm for station wagons and approximately 1000 mm for the van version;
the width of the internal space of the compartment reached 1000 mm when measured along the plane of the arches, and 1450 mm when measured at the level of human shoulders;
the length of the section from the opening itself to the backs of the third seating row is 480 mm, and if it is a five-seat version, then 1570 mm (up to the 2nd row);
If we consider a van, then the length from the edges of the doors to the dividing partition is approximately 1800 mm.

From here we can generate the conclusion that the trunk of the Lada Largus in terms of trunk volume is a very worthy “rival”.

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.

Advantages and disadvantages

To make the right decision, you need to study not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of the model. The owners, who have extensive experience in operating Largus, found one drawback. The car manufacturer did not adjust the interior of the station wagons in such a way that their owners would have the opportunity to transport large loads. If the driver nevertheless decided to load a large object into his car, then the cargo often caused damage to the interior.

Otherwise, Lada Largus owners are satisfied with everything in their cars. Among the advantages of a Russian car are the following:

ease of loading;
optimal dimensions;
the ability to increase trunk capacity by removing the seats;
high load capacity;
possibility of modernization.

Drivers universally note the practicality and convenience of the LADA Largus trunk. Its size is quite enough to demonstrate the functionality of a domestic car, which allowed it to become a leader among its closest competitors. The manufacturer managed to competently and rationally approach the arrangement of the body space, which allows Largus to successfully transport large objects and indicates the enviable carrying capacity of the model.

Lada Largus is recommended for those drivers who want to get a car with the best consumer properties and technical characteristics.

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.

Are there any competitors?

Due to its body layout, the Lada Largus does not have a large number of its “opponents,” especially in the market spaces of the CIS countries. This can be partly explained by moderate demand. If we again tend to limit ourselves only to post-Soviet market areas, then we are unlikely to find a worthy competitor to this station wagon in terms of carrying capacity. Impressive figures can serve as a simple confirmation of this:

the van is able to overcome a weight of 800 kg;
the station wagon can handle a 650-kilogram load, the volume in liters allows this.

Competitors are only able to get closer to these indicators, because their load capacity is at the level of 450-600 kg. The list of dimensional characteristics of the Largus trunk may bring a little disappointment, because in this discipline the station wagon is not a leader, but it is not “tagging along” in the “tail of the tournament bracket”.

Detailed information regarding the dimensions is most clearly reflected in the following table: As you can see, two positive aspects speak in favor of the universal “Russian woman”:

enviable convenience when loading luggage, especially large ones, which is facilitated by the door opening limit (reaches 180 degrees with the doors fully turned out); Not a single universal model can boast of this feature;
reasonable cost of the car, which is especially noticeable in comparison with famous competitors.

Important! Against the background of the entire set of indicators characterizing the versatility of the LADA Largus, it can be unequivocally stated that the domestic model, although in some minor disciplines loses to its rivals, in general terms, against their background it looks very decent and advantageous. Here, few will argue with the functionality of the “Russian woman”.

Asceticism

The only obvious drawback of the Lada-Largus is its deliberate asceticism. The interior of the car has not changed at all since the creation of the first generation Renault Logan. This model contains only the bare minimum.

But many car enthusiasts today want to see some additional frills in their cars, such as heated seats and mirrors, modern multimedia, and electronic assistants.

The impressive dimensions of the Lada-Largus van, heated front seats, a single-din radio, an ABS system and rear parking sensors are all that are included as standard. The car is equipped with only two airbags and manual air conditioning.

Many cars are created with the aim of setting speed records and most of them captivate with their stylish and original design.

The Lada-Largus van, with a body size that allows it to transport large items, was invented specifically for work and family. The car will be able to drive where sports cars with low clearance cannot move.

At the same time, drivers will look at the Lada-Largus with real love, because only a working car is considered truly beautiful.