Lada Samara
The Lada Samara is a convertible, sedan and hatchback model, produced 1986–1999, spanning 4 generations with 24 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Samara Cabriolet (1995-1996), Samara Diva (1992-1998), Samara (1988-1999) and Samara (1986-1999). Body styles across the Samara lineage span convertible, sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Samara (1988-1999) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Samara generation.
How many generations does the Lada Samara have?
The Lada Samara has 4 generations with 24 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Lada Samara produced?
The Lada Samara has been produced 1986–1999. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Lada Samara?
The Lada Samara is available as Convertible, Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€7,758
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Lada Samara: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- CarlotaBelgium
- CevaroAustralia
- Diva
- EuroSamara
- Forma
- Natasha
- SableAustralia
- Sagona
- Samara 2
- Sputnik
- Tarzan
- VAZ 21081984–2003
- VAZ 21091987–2011
- VAZ 210991990–2011
- VAZ 2113
- VAZ 2114
- VAZ 2115
- VolanteAustralia
- Zarya
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara (1986-1999)1986–1999 | 65 hp | 16.3 s | 9 | €7k–€10k | ★ 2.6 |
| Samara (1988-1999)1988–1999 | 68 hp | 15.6 s | 10 | €7k–€11k | ★ 3.0 |