Vesta NG vs S5 I: which is better?
Lada Vesta NG (2023–present) vs Omoda S5 I (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Lada Vesta NG
Omoda S5 ISpecifications
| Lada Vesta NG | Omoda S5 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2023–present |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.6 16V | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 106 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque, up to | 148 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Gearbox | manual | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 420 mm | 4 680 mm |
| Width | 1 764 mm | 1 860 mm |
| Height | 1 497 mm | 1 495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 635 mm | 2 700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 13 675 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Lada Vesta NG
Pros
- Local assembly: Russia
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine VAZ (1.5–1.6): timing belt failure: bends valves on some engines
Engine (VAZ (1.5–1.6)): timing belt snapping: bends valves on some engines; sensor and thermostat failures; valve cover leak.
Omoda S5 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C) engine: some complaints of oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
- Chery CVT25 CVT: complaints of jerks when pulling away and whine
Engine (Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C)): data still limited; some complaints about oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips.
Gearbox (Chery CVT25 CVT): limited statistics; complaints about jerks when pulling away and droning.
Which one to choose
- S5 I — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Vesta NG or S5 I?
Vesta NG: up to 106 hp, S5 I: up to 147 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Vesta NG — about 13 675 ₸, S5 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.