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

Chevrolet · 2002–2020
Niva
- Power
- 90 kW122 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,410 kg
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UAZ · 2003–present
Hunter
- Power
- 94 kW128 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Taylorjack / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City Too close to call Length: 4,048 mm vs 4,025 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.
| Niva | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,048 mm159.4 in | 4,025 mm158.5 in −23 mm −0.9 in −0.6% |
| Width | 1,770 mm69.7 in | 1,785 mm70.3 in +15 mm +0.6 in +0.8% |
| Height | 1,652 mm65.0 in | 2,050 mm80.7 in +398 mm +15.7 in +24.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm96.5 in | 2,380 mm93.7 in −70 mm −2.8 in −2.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Niva (±). 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
| Chevrolet Niva | UAZ Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) | Classic · 94 kW (128 PS) |
| Production years | 2002–2020 | 2003–present |
| 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. | 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp | 94 kW (128 PS) 126 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp | 82–94 kW (111–128 PS) 110–126 hp |
| Power per tonne | 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 1,800 cc 1.8 l | 2,693 cc 2.7 l |
| Engine code | Z18XE | No data |
| Gearbox | No data | manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,048 mm 159.4 in | 4,025 mm 158.5 in |
| Width | 1,770 mm 69.7 in | 1,785 mm 70.3 in |
| Height | 1,652 mm 65.0 in | 2,050 mm 80.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm 96.5 in | 2,380 mm 93.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 320 l 11.3 cu ft | No data |
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).