Visual comparison of cars. Comparative test drives

How to choose your car among similar classmates - the heading "Comparative test drives" will help answer this question. According to statistics from the moment of the first visit to the car dealership to real purchase car takes about six months. What does the motorist do during all this time? Compares cars, studies them specifications, reads information on the Internet about each model. Chapter comparative tests greatly simplifies this task! Now information about competing machines is summarized in one article, which means you will spend much less time doing right choice.

Why is it important to compare similar cars before the purchase? As a rule, today's cars from the same class are similar to each other in terms of price, quality, and technical characteristics, and even look very similar. And only a test drive makes the comparison more objective. How can you compare cars yourself if brand car dealerships are located at different ends of the city? The impression of such a comparison of a car will be at least blurred. Therefore, we choose several similar Vehicle: it can be crossovers, sedans executive class, or cars created on the same platform - and we make a comparison of these cars within the framework of consistent operation.

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On the site http://auto.yandex.ru there are many ads for the sale of cars - not expensive, expensive, premium class, luxury, you can find cars of any brand. How to choose "your" car among such a wide variety?

Comparison of cars on Yandex

Fortunately, Yandex took into account a lot when choosing a car, and in addition to some highlights, cars can be compared with each other. How to compare cars and will be discussed in this article. Yes, by myself search system offers background information about it, but it's pretty hard to figure it out.

So, we open a site with car sales ads on Yandex, click this link). Let's immediately decide what we want to buy, let's say we choose among new cars - for this we put a tick in the appropriate place: Also, let's look for cars with automatic transmission change gears, put one more tick: Now let's decide on the price - let's say we have 1 million rubles in our pocket and we want to buy a car for this amount, or a little less, 300 thousand less. Specify this in the search criteria: Excellent! In the window we see several cars different brands. We choose the ones we like, for example: Mazda 3, Hyundai Elantra and Peugeot 301 - these are cars that we like and we can buy them, but we can’t make a choice, we need to compare them.

Comparison of cars on Yandex Auto

Here are the cars we want to compare with each other: Next, hover over each car with the mouse. At the same time, asterisks appear on the image of the car (this is a rating), a parking sign "garage"), and the sign we need "Add to compare" - click on it with the left mouse button: OK. We do the same with the two remaining cars, while the number of added cars for comparison should be displayed in the right corner: Click on this number and go to the page where the “garage” cars we have selected will be displayed. Click "Compare Selected":

How to compare cars by characteristics on Yandex

After all the above, we see comparison table these three beauties. And they are all made in different countries: String user rating:

• owner reviews are available - definitely worth reading;
• test drives are available - drive a car before buying to evaluate it not only externally, but also to feel how you will be driving a future purchase.

Specifications

Can choose various modifications engine by clicking on the drop-down list of available engines: In addition, you can compare cars by volume luggage compartment and other indicators. Enjoy the shopping!

So, let's take the tests that our magazine ran in 2016. Who and in what classes became the most spacious? The point is small - to build a rating. But how? After all, if the car beats rivals in terms of headroom, this does not mean at all that it will be the best in the shoulders. I had to invent new methodology comparisons - we calculate the arithmetic mean for each car for all measured parameters (if a range is specified, we take into account the maximum value). Of course, in this case, the winners are models with the largest range for adjusting the front seat, but this indicator is far from the last, as well as other parameters, it directly affects the comfort of the driver and passengers. Based on the average value and built a rating. The result is in the table below.

Available crossovers (the cost of the basic version is up to 1,000,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L2, mm	H2, mm	Avg. meaning
	Renault Sandero Stepway
	Lada Kalina Cross
								1097,143

This year we have held four big dough in which all the most anticipated novelties of the market took part. These are Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur and Lada XRAY. You will be surprised, but all of them lost more than compact Kia Soul! What's more, comparing the Soul to other SUVs we've tested in the past, you can see that the Kia is one of the most spacious crossovers in the overall standings. But it's amazing that it got passed. Chinese Haval H2 and Zotye T600 - they are noticeably larger than the "Korean" in size.

But among the most budgetary front-wheel drive pseudo-crossovers, one can note Renault Sandero stepway. Look, in most parameters it is slightly inferior to the platform Lada Xrey, but it significantly surpasses it in terms of shoulder room. It is also noteworthy that at the end of the rating were cars that are more focused on the comfort of the front riders. They are quite spacious in the front of the cabin, but much more constrain the back row passengers. In other words, the leaders are the most balanced cars in terms of interior space.

Compact and mid-size crossovers (the price of the basic version is from 1,000,000 rubles)

For the title of mid-size crossover with the most spacious interior Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V claim. Their performance is very close, but still the Honda was a little more spacious. Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 go almost head to head. Say, in terms of height (H), Mazda is superior, and in terms of legroom, rear passengers(L 2) - for RAV4.

The victory in this class went to those crossovers with a spacious back row. That's why Hyundai Tucson turned out to be among the lagging behind - in the gallery he has more closely than his competitors.

And here is the alignment in terms of space in the cabin among all the tested sedans from the B- and C-class:

Budget sedans (the price of basic versions is up to 800,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L2, mm	H2, mm	Avg. meaning

Here is the victory Kia Cerato, but soplatform comes on her heels Hyundai Elantra. Nissan Sentra took third place. Bronze went to him thanks to the spacious back row. He is the largest in the class.

It is also interesting that Ravon Gentra And Renault Logan parity, so they share sixth place. For Gentra, this is a definite plus. Comparing with the popular Logan is a good result.

Closes the table the most compact in the class Ford Fiesta. It turned out to be the most modest in terms of such indicators as H 1 (the distance from the chair cushion to the ceiling for front passenger) and B 2 (cabin width in the area rear seats). That is, it is simply cramped compared to competitors.

Kia Optima was one of the best in its test in terms of interior space. Her ceiling is the highest, and the driver and passengers have where to attach their legs.

In the test premium sedans we have gathered irreconcilable rivals - new Audi A4, BMW of the third series and Mercedes-Benz C-class. In another comparison, the Jaguar XF, the representative of the Japanese premium - Infiniti Q70 and the "American" Cadillac CTS agreed.

You find peace in a Mercedes. A double ottoman with support for the legs and feet, a most comfortable chair, soft cushions on the headrests... Bright blue lighting can be replaced with a more calm one - there are seven shades to choose from. You find peace in a Mercedes. A double ottoman with support for the legs and feet, a most comfortable chair, soft cushions on the headrests... Bright blue lighting can be replaced with a more calm one - there are seven shades to choose from.

We are also interested in the overall standings, from which it will become clear whether luxury sedans, sharpened on maximum comfort occupants, compared to cheaper middle-class cars.

Middle class and executive class sedans

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L2, mm	H2, mm	Avg. meaning
	Mercedes-Benz S500L
	Mercedes-Benz C350e

It turned out predictably. Almost. The top lines of the ratings were expectedly occupied by premium executive sedans. The winner here is the Mercedes-Benz S500L. But how good Toyota Camry! Third place. At the same time, it overtakes the "seven" BMW, which is twice as expensive. No wonder Camry is in demand among buyers.

Good results and Kia Optima. She overtook such giants as the BMW 3-series, C-class from Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Passat and other competitors. At the same time, Optima is still one of the most affordable business sedans.

Well, the Audi A4 closes the table. She turned out at same all by distance in the shoulders for the front passengers. Not the most best indicator and ceiling height.

What is the most spacious car of all, regardless of class and price? This is a frame Chevrolet Tahoe. In second and third places are representatives of the class of full-size crossovers - Honda Pilot And Ford Explorer. Congratulations to the winners!

• crossover - parquet SUV, all-terrain vehicle, SUV
• SUV- classic frame jeep
• Minivan- minibus, family car
• compact van- a minivan built on the basis of a compact class car
• coupe- 2-seater car
• Cabriolet- open top coupe
• Roadster- sports coupe
• Pickup- jeep with open body for cargo transportation
• Van - a car With closed body for cargo transportation

Today on Russian market over 100 foreign and domestic manufacturers. The number of models is more than 1000. And if we consider that each model has several modifications (which differ in engine and gearbox), then car choice becomes a difficult task. In addition, each car modification It has different kinds equipment - leather interior, xenon headlights, sunroof and so on. That is, you have to choose from several thousand options. The goal of our project is to simplify this task.

IN directory contains technical specifications, photos, video reviews and reviews of the owners of all new cars officially introduced on the Russian market. All car characteristics taken from official catalogs manufacturers.

Car prices indicated in rublesx. It should also be noted that the prices shown here correspond to the price of this specific vehicle V minimum configuration. That is, if you want to buy the same car in the top version, it will cost more.

Conducts comparative reviews and test drives of cars different classes hasn't been for many years. Among other things, in each review, experts measure the interior and compile a table of measured parameters. Based on these data, a rating of the capacity of salons was compiled.
The rating was compiled based on the arithmetic mean value for each measured car in 2016, which was calculated for all measured parameters (if a range is indicated, we take into account the maximum value).

Budget sedans (the price of basic versions is up to 800,000 rubles)

				B 1 / B 2, mm				Avg. meaning
	Kia Cerato
	Hyundai Elantra
	Nissan Sentra
	Skoda Rapid
	Ford Focus
	Ravon Gentra
	Renault Logan
	Lada Vesta
	VW Polo GT
	Hyundai Solaris
	Ford Fiesta

Among these economical roomy cars, the Kia Cerato turned out to have the largest cabin. There is only one on the list domestic car This is Lada Vesta.

Middle class and executive class sedans

				B 1 / B 2, mm				Avg. meaning
	Mercedes-Benz S500L
	Audi A8L
	Toyota Camry
	BMW 750Li
	Kia Optima
	VW Passat
	Mercedes-Benz C350e
	Jaguar XF
	BMW 340xi
	Infiniti Q70
	Cadillac CTS

If we compare the interiors of these cars, then the first two lines of the rating are occupied by the Mercedes-Benz S500L and the Audi A8L. The dimensions of the interior of these two cars are almost the same.

Available crossovers (the cost of the basic version is up to 1 million rubles)

				B 1 / B 2, mm				Avg. meaning
	Haval H2
	Zotye T600
	Kia Soul
	Hyundai Creta
	Brilliance V5
	Renault Duster
	Renault Sandero Stepway
	Lada XRAY
	Lada Kalina Cross
	Renault Captur
	Suzuki Vitara
	Lifan X50

Looking for inexpensive roomy car for a family, then pay attention to Haval H2, Zotye T600 and Kia Soul. It is noteworthy that the rating includes the domestic crossover Lada XRAY, the interior dimensions of which turned out to be smaller than that of the Renault Sandero Stepway, on the basis of which it was made.

Compact and mid-size crossovers (the price of the basic version is from 1 million rubles)

				B 1 / B 2, mm				Avg. meaning
	Jaguar F-Pace
	Honda CR-V
	Toyota RAV4
	Mazda CX-5
	Kia Sportage
	Ford Kuga
	Porsche Macan GTS
	Hyundai Tucson
	Range Rover Evoque

The best was the Jaguar F-Pace. This car has a roomy interior and high-quality finishes.

Full-size crossovers and frame SUVs

				B 1 / B 2, mm				Avg. meaning
	Chevrolet Tahoe
	Honda Pilot
	Ford Explorer
	Kia Sorento Prime
	Toyota Land cruiser 200

Looking for roomy big car? Stop at the Chevrolet Tahoe, in terms of interior size, it was out of competition.

Recall that earlier we compared the sound insulation of cars of different classes, the results were compared in the table.

What role does the size of the car interior play for you?