Euro 4 is environmental standard European Union, introduced in 2005, and replaced by the more stringent Euro 5 in 2009. According to its standards, emissions of fuel combustion products into the atmosphere should not exceed the following values: CO - 4 g / kWh, CH - 0.55 g / kWh .h, and NO - 2 g/kWh. In Russia, this standard has also replaced the more stringent Euro 5 since 2016, but most cars on the market (especially inexpensive ones) still comply with the older one. environmental class. So we made a list popular cars, suitable for Euro 4 standards. In it we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each model, so with its help you can easily select suitable car. It should be noted that automakers are gradually moving to modern standards environmental friendliness, so the situation on the market is changing quite quickly.
Euro 4 cars: list
Lada Granta
AvtoVAZ is represented in our list by two of its most popular models. Both "Kalina" and "Grant" are equipped with 1.6 engines with a power of 87 or 106 hp. paired with a 5-speed mechanical box, robot or 4-speed automatic. Hatchback optionally available power point with a volume of 1.6 liters, issuing 98 hp, which is offered exclusively with automatic transmission. All engines comply with Euro 4 class and are sufficiently high-torque. When choosing a transmission, you need to take into account that the VAZ robot does not have good settings and worsens the dynamics. There are also questions about the machine - its design is seriously outdated. The advantages of a car include driving comfort, relative reliability and low cost spare parts. Cons: Build quality, trim materials, poor handling and steering settings. "Kalina" is distinguished by the best level of equipment relative to "Grants" and overall quality, but still, for the most part, the parameters do not reach the competition.
Datsun on-Do, Datsun mi-Do
These cars, produced under the brand name of the budget sub-brand Nissan, are built on the basis of the Lada Granta and Lada Kalina. They have the same main advantages and disadvantages. "Datsuns" differ from their "donors" in interior and exterior design, slightly better sound insulation and a range of engines and transmissions. 1.6 engines with 87 hp are available for them. paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Mi-Do is also offered with a 4-speed automatic. Plus, on-Do, in comparison with the Grant, has an increased luggage compartment.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
This is one of the bestsellers on the Russian market. Customers appreciate the Polo Sedan for good handling, spaciousness, and a rich set additional equipment. The main disadvantage of the model is the price - maximum configuration they cost like a car a class higher, medium and basic versions are also not so accessible. In addition, there are complaints about interior trim materials and sound insulation. Volkswagen is equipped with 1.6 engines with a power of 90 or 110 hp. Transmission options are 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic.
Hyundai Solaris/Kia Rio
This pair of Korean sedans quickly won people's love. The advantages of both vehicles include good dynamics, reliability, driving comfort and equipment level. Disadvantages: limited space on the back sofa, trim materials, lack of feedback on the steering wheel and small problems with manageability. Both Korean sedans are equipped with 1.4 engines with 107 hp. and 1.6, producing 123 hp. The choice of transmissions is traditional: five-speed manual or automatic (4 steps for 1.4, 6 for 1.6). Both cars comply with Euro 4 standards, and are generally good, but the prices for medium and maximum configurations are quite high.
Ravon Matiz, Gentra, Nexia
Gentra and Nexia are equipped with Euro 5 engines, but their price is even more affordable than some competitors with less technologically advanced engines. At the same time, in terms of equipment and driving comfort, they may well compete with them. Matiz is equipped with a Euro 4 engine, but it will also be upgraded to a new environmental standard. This car is equipped with an economical 0.8 engine with a power of 51 hp. and a five-speed manual transmission. The advantages of a car include miniature sizes, allowing "Matiz" to easily maneuver in city traffic, efficiency, simplicity and reliability of the design.
Euro 4: history and features
In Europe, environmental regulations mandatory for all cars were introduced in 1992. Since then, they have been repeatedly revised and tightened - this is due to the development of technology, and the growing problems with the environment. In Russia, the transition to the Euro 4 standard was carried out on January 1, 2013, this package of environmental requirements was valid until January 1, 2016. According to it, cars that did not meet the standards could not be imported into the territory of the Russian Federation, and automakers had to receive a certificate of compliance with the Euro 4 environmental class.
Conclusion
Our list will help you figure out which Euro 4 cars are present on Russian market. With it, you will choose an environmentally friendly and relatively modern car suitable to meet your daily needs.
From July 1 in Russia and other countries Customs Union the release of automobile gasoline with an environmental class below the fifth (K5 or Euro-5) into civil circulation is prohibited. The country switched to K5 diesel fuel from the beginning of this year.
True, initially the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union on the requirements for automotive fuel assumed that the transition to Euro-5 gasoline would also occur from the beginning of the year. However, the government made a logical decision to extend the Euro-4 turnover until July 1 due to fears that a number of oil refineries will not have time to modernize their refineries, and there may be a shortage of fuel. Thus, from January 1, only the capital of the Russian Federation switched to "fifth gasoline".
"A shortage of Euro-5 fuel in Russia should not be expected. The issue of a possible shortage in the case of Euro-5 diesel fuel on the domestic market was actually resolved already in 2014," Victoria Gimadi: In the case of gasoline, the situation was more complicated, so the transition period was postponed from the beginning of 2016 to July 1. During this time, according to the Ministry of Energy, 12 units for refineries were put into operation, which made it possible to carry out the transition to the 5th class on July 1. At the same time, the transition was mitigated by the fact that the demand for gasoline in the first half of 2016 was slightly lower than in the same period of 2015. The situation with the absence of a deficit is well illustrated by the data of the CDU TEK for July 2016: to the domestic market 3.1 million tons of Euro-5 gasoline were supplied, and part of the produced gasoline of the same class (0.1 million tons) was exported.
“Information about the ban on the sale of fuel below Euro-5 appeared long before the entry into force of the Technical Regulations. By this time, most large oil refineries in Russia had already successfully implemented investment programs to modernize production, which avoids a shortage of Euro-5 fuel. Another question is that the transition on new standard fuel will be reflected in its cost," added the Deputy CEO Omnicomm Stanislav Emelyanov.
As we have already noticed, Moscow switched to Euro-5 in January. The main reason here, of course, is concern for environmental protection. According to experts, 1.2 million tons enter the atmosphere over the capital every year. harmful emissions. At least 70 percent of this volume is accounted for by vehicles. And this is not only Moscow's problem: in most foreign megacities, the situation is no better.
But, you see, it's not only about the environmental standard of motor fuel, although it, of course, is of great importance. So, the content, for example, sulfur, in a liter of gasoline of the 5th class is 10 milligrams. But in class 4 fuel - already 50, in Euro-3 - already 150, and in Euro-2 - even 500 milligrams. The density of motorization in the region also matters. And hardly a lonely elderly domestic truck, emitting Euro-0 exhaust on a primer somewhere in Transbaikalia, will cause more damage to nature than a thousand brand new foreign cars stuck in a traffic jam on the capital's Sushchevsky Val ... So, maybe, as some market participants advised, in sparsely populated regions of the Russian Federation it was worth to prolong the action of fuel of the fourth or even the third class?
And here the opinions of our experts are divided. “Taking into account the fact that class 5 fuel in aggregate is enough to cover the demand in the whole country from July 1, such an extension is not appropriate,” Victoria Gimadi is sure. "Of course, it was possible to extend the validity of Euro-4 or Euro-3 in the regions from a technical and commercial point of view, since the share Vehicle fuels of the Euro-4, Euro-3 and even Euro-2 standards are very significant in Russia," Stanislav Yemelyanov believes. But after that he adds: "Nevertheless, no one has canceled the environmental component here. And, of course, the transition to Euro-5 class fuel is a necessary step in the modern realities of the automotive industry and road transport both in Russia and in the world as a whole.
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On the other hand, according to available data, now only a third of all types of cars registered in Russia comply with Euro-4 and higher standards. In Moscow, where the car park is younger, there are about two thirds of such cars. So, won't old car engines "conflict" with high ecological class fuel? Or maybe there is a reason for following motor fuel limit the operation of vehicles with engines of low environmental standards? “There will definitely not be a conflict. On the contrary, for an old-style engine that uses fuel of a lower class, it will only be better,” the Omnicomm expert believes. “In my opinion, limiting the operation of vehicles with engines of low environmental standards is extremely necessary both from the point of view of and in terms of safety, since the quality of control of the technical condition of used cars in the Russian Federation is very low, and this can lead to an increase in the number of accidents."
"Differences in Euro-4 and Euro-5 fuel standards are related to the content of impurities, such as sulfur or salts of heavy metals. Using fuel of a higher standard will lead to some reduction in harmful emissions from cars of previous generations and increase the life of their engines," said "RG "Grigory Mikryukov, Deputy Head of the Department of Economic Sectors of the AC Grigory Mikryukov. - Since everyone is interested in reducing emissions, restrictions are first introduced on the production of new cars that do not meet a given level of environmental friendliness. Introducing a ban on the operation of old cars can theoretically also reduce emissions. However, limit the use of cars low environmental standards are legally and economically problematic."
Now only a third Russian cars all types comply with Euro-4 standards and higher
The next question for the experts is: can the transition to Euro-5 change the dynamics of exports of Russian gasoline and diesel fuel? "The transition to Euro-5 is unlikely to affect the dynamics of diesel exports, for the reason that diesel fuel is traditionally an export-oriented product. And the dynamics of gasoline exports will be more likely to be influenced by other factors that began their effect back in 2015, such as a decrease the previously existing export duty on gasoline as part of the tax maneuver, as well as a slight reduction in demand for gasoline in the domestic market (minus 1.3 percent in 2015), Victoria Gimadi believes.
"The share of exports of Russian gasoline and diesel fuel is negligible compared to the sale of crude oil abroad, and we definitely will not see a significant increase in the export of Russian oil products, even despite the fact that our companies are, in principle, allowed to produce fuel of a class below Euro-5, - says Stanislav Yemelyanov. - Also, no one forbade it to be sold - for example, to Central Asian countries. But the market for oil products has already been formed there and it is unlikely that there will be a place for our unclaimed gasoline or diesel fuel."
It should be added here that our refineries do not really stop producing fuel of a class below Euro-5. First, it is in demand in other countries. Secondly, it was not by chance that we hinted specifically at civil circulation: some samples military equipment consume diesel fuel low class. And not at all in order to demoralize the enemy with hellish exhausts: their engines are simply designed that way.
To fight for the improvement environmental situation In the world, special environmental standards have been introduced that characterize all vehicles according to the amount of emissions they emit harmful substances in atmosphere. To date, in Russia, since 2010, the Euro-4 standard has been in force.
The environmental class of a car is a special classification code that characterizes automotive equipment according to the level of pollutant emissions. Pollutants include traffic fumes engines and fuel vapors containing carbon monoxide - CO, derivatives of hydrocarbons - CmHn, nitrogen oxides - NOx, as well as dispersed particles.
All cars imported into Russia must comply with certain environmental standards. Today, the Euro-4 environmental standard is in force on the territory of Russia, which applies to any vehicles located on the territory of the country, regardless of their type. This means that not only cars, but also trucks and special equipment.
Characteristics of environmental standards
Environmental standard "Euro-1"
This standard was introduced in 1992 in Europe, the USA and Japan, becoming the first step towards improving the environmental situation in the world. Operated until 1995.
Environmental standard "Euro-2"
It replaced the Euro-1 standard in 1995, significantly tightening the requirements for both the fuel itself and the level of harmful substances emitted by diesel and gasoline engines. It was from this standard that Russia joined the fight for the environment by adopting Euro-2 in 2006. Starting from 2006, the import of cars that did not have a certificate of compliance with the Euro-2 standard was banned into Russia.
Ecological standard "Euro-3"
In 2000, a new Euro-3 standard was adopted in Europe, reducing the allowable indicators of harmful emissions by 30-40%. Russia adopted this standard in 2008, and it was valid until 2010.
Ecological standard "Euro-4"
In any case, the EU is ahead of Russia in the fight for the environment, so the Euro-4 standard, which began to operate in Russia only in 2010 and caused a lot of controversy, was introduced in Europe back in 2005. This standard has tightened the previous standards by 65-70%.
Ecological standard "Euro-5"
A similar rule has been in force in Europe since 2009. In Russia, it is possible to introduce the Euro-5 standard in 2014. To date, the issuance of a certificate of conformity "Euro-5" is possible in Russia, but this procedure not yet required.
Ecological standard "Euro-6"
The EU plans to introduce a new environmental standard "Euro-6" in 2014.
Below is comparison table with the requirements of each of the environmental standards in relation to passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines.
| Class | date | SO | TNS | NMHC | NOx | HC+NOx | PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel engines | |||||||
| Euro 1 | July 1992 | 2,72 (3,16) | - | - | - | 0,97(1,13) | 0,14 (0,18) |
| Euro 2 | January 1996 | 1,0 | - | - | - | 0,7 | 0,08 |
| Euro 3 | January 2000 | 0,64 | - | - | 0,50 | 0,56 | 0,05 |
| Euro 4 | January 2005 | 0,50 | - | - | 0,25 | 0,30 | 0,025 |
| Euro 5 | September 2009 | 0,500 | - | - | 0,180 | 0,230 | 0,005 |
| Euro 6 | September 2014 | 0,500 | - | - | 0,080 | 0,170 | 0,005 |
| Gasoline engines | |||||||
| Euro 1 | July 1992 | 2,72 (3,16) | - | - | - | 0,97 (1,13) | - |
| Euro 2 | January 1996 | 2,2 | - | - | - | 0,5 | - |
| Euro 3 | January 2000 | 1,3 | 0,20 | - | 0,15 | - | - |
| Euro 4 | January 2005 | 1,0 | 0,10 | - | 0,08 | - | - |
| Euro 5 | September 2009 | 1,00 | 0,100 | 0,068 | 0,060 | - | 0,005 |
| Euro 6 | September 2014 | 1,00 | 0,100 | 0,068 | 0,060 | - | 0,005 |
Symbols: CO - carbon dioxide, HHC - hydrocarbon, NMHC - volatile organic substances, NOx - nitrogen oxide, PM - particulate matter.
Implementation of environmental standards in Russia
On the territory of Russia today the environmental standard "Euro-4" is in force. Cars that do not meet this standard cannot be imported into the country.
If we talk about AvtoVAZ, basically Russian manufacturer cars, then in December 2011 production began Lada cars that fully comply with Euro-4 standards. It is worth noting that the Ladas, produced for export, were converted to Euro-4 back in 2005.
Today, AvtoVAZ is actively preparing for the introduction of the new Euro-5 standard in the country. Therefore, talk about the fact that Russia cannot fully switch to strict environmental standards only because the manufacturer domestic cars unable to re-equip their factories to new requirements, have no real ground.
The main problem today is not even in the cars themselves, but in the fuel, the quality of which leaves much to be desired. But, in theory, some requirements are also imposed on fuel. Nevertheless, already in 2014 Russia is expected to switch to the Euro-5 environmental standard.
Europe has always set a progressive rhythm modern technologies. But, besides this, Europeans strictly monitor that technological innovations and developments do not harm environment. It is the European environmental class that the cars used by the Russians should correspond to. Currently, the Euro 4 standard is mandatory for compliance in Russia. Emissions can be reduced by retrofitting and installing special filters. However, Europe continues to improve the environmental class of its cars, so the requirements for vehicles are increasing. In 2008 27 European countries adopted a new environmental class - Euro 5. Trucks were the first to undergo this innovation, and in 2009 this condition became mandatory for cars.
We issue Euro 4 certificates for cars from 2000 V .
References Euro 5 issued on a car from 2008
The cost of issuing a certificate from 5000 rubles
For refurbishment - specify.
Why you should not "buy" certificates, read in
CertificateEuro 4 (Euro 5) available only by re-equipping the car. The conversion procedureEuro 4(Euro 5) involves tuning the vehicle's fuel system. The result of these transformations is the receipt of a certificateEuro 4(Euro 5). Euro 5 vehicles emit less harmful substances into the atmosphere. This exhaust is 5 mg / km, which is 20 units less than in the previous class. Reduced nitrogen and carbon emissions for vehicles with gasoline engine amounted to 25%. For diesel cars soot emission reduced by 80%. Wherein diesel engines should change filters and catalytic converters more often. DoEuro 4(Euro 5) in Moscow is possible only after a special commission has been passed, which makes measurements of harmful substances emitted into the atmosphere during engine operation. According to Russian legislation cars are imported and produced only with Euro 5 certificate starting from 2014.
How to get a certificate Euro 4 (Euro 5) in Moscowif the machine is convertedA,but there is no document In this case, it is possible to buy a certificateEuro 4(Euro 5) as proof of compliance with the environmental class. By contacting the experienced specialists of our certification body, everyone will be able to get comprehensive information on how to issueEuro 4(Euro 5) in Moscow. "Prepare the sleigh in the summer" - says folk wisdom. And owners of cars converted toEuro 4(Euro 5), it's time to think about the fact that the time is approaching when you need new document on compliance with the new standardEuro 4(Euro 5). Upgrading a car to a European standard or classEuro 4(Euro 5) will significantly reduce the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere. Besides,Euro 4(Euro 5) allows you to significantly reduce fuel consumption, as changes are made to fuel system car. Standard procedure for obtaining a certificateEuro 4(Euro 5) provides for the re-equipment of the car. On this moment the state has not determined how the issuance of certificates will take place, but it is worth thinking that this issue will be resolved in exactly the same way as before.
Compliance Euro 4 (Euro 5)checked after the car has run 160 km. Production of vehicles with an environmental classEuro 4started in RussiaAndback in 2010. However, production gained momentum only towards the end of 2011. Accordingly, Lukoil began to sell fuel that meets the Euro 5 standard. This fuel is more economical, and also protects the car engine from rapid wear. It is important for car enthusiasts to know that the fuel of this standard reduces the emission of harmful substances through the use of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system. Do not forget that Europe is preparing to adopt the next Euro standard in 2013. Everyone understands that the adoption of a new standard is associated with tougher requirements for emissions of harmful substances. When importing a car from Belarusand exempting the owner from paying a recycling fee, the vehicle must comply with the Euro 4 (Euro 5) class. This certificate, as mentioned above, certifies that the car complies with international standards and requirements, as well as the legislation adopted in Russia regarding the environmental class of vehicles.
The presence of a certificate of conformity with the environmental class proves that the operation of the car does not violate the fragile environmental balance in the country. You can also solve the issue of obtaining Euro 5 remotely. To do this, you must contact our certification body, which will help resolve your issue. Despite the fact that there are many more Euro 4 cars at present, there will come a time when the car will need to be converted. Buying a car initially with Euro 5 – expensive pleasure. A car with Euro 4 can be converted to Euro 5, which will help save money. Re-equipment of the car is confirmed by a certificate of the established form. Obtaining a certificate can only occur through a certification body accredited by the state. By calling us, you will receive comprehensive information on how to convert to Euro 5 and issue the appropriate certificate.
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Euro-4 - an environmental standard that regulates the level of toxicity exhaust gases vehicles. Introduced in the European Union in 2005, replacing the Euro 3 standard (More).
IN Russian Federation 12.10.2005 approved by the government automotive technology released into circulation in the territory of the Russian Federation, harmful (polluting) substances. By Government Decree No. 2 of January 20, 2012, the transition to the Euro-4 standard was postponed. From 01/01/2013, all cars manufactured and imported into the Russian Federation must comply with the Euro-4 class, but it is allowed to use chassis and base vehicles that comply with Euro-3 standards and were produced before 12/31/2012.
The same Euro-4 standard for fuel was supposed to be introduced from 01/01/2010, but the deadlines were postponed first to 2012, then to 2014 and 2015. Now it seems like it has been decided that the ban on circulation automotive fuels standard lower than EURO-4 (sulfur content no more than 50 ppm) will be introduced in Russia from January 2015.
Diesel fuels of Euro-4 and 5 standards are analogues of the Russian winter diesel fuel. They are environmentally friendly, designed for use in low temperatures, have enhanced performance.
In October 2012, the mayor of Moscow announced that from 01/01/2013 the capital will switch to Euro-4 gasoline, in which the sulfur content is three times lower than Euro-3 (Link). The transition to a new fuel should improve the ecology of the metropolis, in which the share of vehicles in general pollution air - almost 90%.
It was assumed that other suppliers would provide the capital market with Euro-4 class fuel (which has yet to be modernized in production).
Russian diesel fuel Euro 4
Diesel fuel Lukoil Euro 4But, for example, Lukoil began production and sale diesel fuel according to the Euro-4 standard back in the summer of 2005, the first of the Russian oil companies (). LUKOIL EURO-4 contains only 0.005% sulfur, which is 40 times less than the norms of Russian GOST 305-82. EURO-4 is produced in two types - summer and winter. Lukoil's announced plans to produce Euro 4 by 2014 are 10.6 million tons per year, and investments in the renewal of the company's production facilities will amount to about $2 billion.
In October 2006 (YUKOS) also began to produce Euro-4 diesel fuel (More Investments amounted to about $70 million, and in 2007 the volume of investments will be $140 million. It was planned to produce 5,000 tons of Euro-4 winter diesel fuel in the first month, and from November - already 45,000 tons. Production of summer diesel fuel of the Euro 4 standard is also planned. The decision to immediately start the production of Euro 4 without a gradual transition first to Euro 2, then to Euro 3 was caused by the desire of the owners "not to stretch the modernization program ". It was assumed that in 2007 the production of diesel fuel Euro-4 will be mastered and, and the Moscow region, South Korea, Japan, China, Europe.
Prospects for Euro 4
Euro 4 fuel continues to crowd out lower qualityAnalysts have repeatedly noted the lack of real demand in Russia for EURO-4 standard fuels. The structure of the domestic vehicle fleet is such that it is impossible to introduce new environmental standards everywhere and immediately. Thus, about half of the Russian car fleet is made up of cars older than 10 years, and 1/3 of the fleet is cars aged 5-10 years. It turns out that 85-90% of our cars belong to the standard no higher than Euro-1. Once upon a time, Moscow functionaries tried to convert capital vehicles to gas. Huge budgetary funds were spent on the equipment of urban transport gas equipment. Today, however, few people remember this good initiative. But they sensibly wanted to radically improve the state of the capital at a minimum cost. So who knows, maybe today's words about the huge benefits of EURO-4 norms are just another reason to muddy the waters of the already muddy Russian budget even more.
