UAZ Hunter vs Chevrolet Niva: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

UAZ · 2003–present
Hunter
- Power
- 94 kW128 PS
- Kerb mass
- -

Chevrolet · 2002–2020
Niva
- Power
- 90 kW122 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,410 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City Too close to call Length: 4,025 mm vs 4,048 mm
In plain words
UAZ Hunter has more power: 94 kW (128 PS) against 90 kW (122 PS) for Chevrolet Niva. Chevrolet Niva is 23 mm longer than UAZ Hunter (4,048 mm vs 4,025 mm). Chevrolet Niva is the older design (from 2002); UAZ Hunter arrived in 2003. UAZ Hunter is still in production; Chevrolet Niva is not. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the UAZ Hunter yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Hunter | Niva | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,025 mm158.5 in | 4,048 mm159.4 in +23 mm +0.9 in +0.6% |
| Width | 1,785 mm70.3 in | 1,770 mm69.7 in −15 mm −0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 2,050 mm80.7 in | 1,652 mm65.0 in −398 mm −15.7 in −19.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm93.7 in | 2,450 mm96.5 in +70 mm +2.8 in +2.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Hunter (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| UAZ Hunter | Chevrolet Niva | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Classic · 94 kW (128 PS) | 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) |
| Production years | 2003–present | 2002–2020 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 94 kW (128 PS) 126 hp Better | 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp |
| Power, all versions | 82–94 kW (111–128 PS) 110–126 hp | 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,693 cc 2.7 l | 1,800 cc 1.8 l |
| Engine code | No data | Z18XE |
| Gearbox | manual | No data |
| Drive | No data | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,025 mm 158.5 in | 4,048 mm 159.4 in |
| Width | 1,785 mm 70.3 in | 1,770 mm 69.7 in |
| Height | 2,050 mm 80.7 in | 1,652 mm 65.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm 93.7 in | 2,450 mm 96.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 320 l 11.3 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).