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Lada Granta I (facelift 2018) Liftback 1.6 16V (106 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Lada Granta:
The Lada Granta is a subcompact car developed by Russian automaker AvtoVAZ in collaboration with Renault, based on the Lada Kalina platform. Mass sales started in Russia on 1 December 2011.
Additional production at the Izhevsk plant began in September 2012, after the old VAZ-2107 was removed from production. A five-door hatchback variant, aimed at replacing the discontinued Lada Samara 2 series in the line-up, debuted in 2014.
The Lada Granta was the best-selling car model in Russia from 2013 to 2015....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2018) Liftback Overview:
Lada Granta (I (facelift 2018) Liftback). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1122 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.1 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A car with a sloping rear hatch that opens upwards, combining style and practicality. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 16V (106 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers improved power over the base engine, but the automatic transmission slightly dulls acceleration, making it suitable for relaxed driving rather than spirited performance.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly efficient for an automatic, with slightly better combined fuel economy than the 87 Hp manual, making it a good compromise for convenience.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple, robust mechanics for easy maintenance
- • Good trunk space for its class (435-750 litres)
- • Low running costs and fuel efficiency
- • Practical and utilitarian design
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Limited safety features (Euro NCAP not tested)
- • Unrefined driving experience and noise levels
- • Modest performance, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Dated technology and infotainment options
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Hatchback: 2014 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Granta |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2018) Liftback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (106 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Liftback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 106 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.4 Hp/l [4mm more] |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 21127 More details about the engine 21127 |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1085-1160 |
| Max. weight: | 1560 |
| Max load: | 400-475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 750 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 435 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4250 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2476 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1414 mm |
| Front overhang: | 806 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 968 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 82 H; 185/60 R14 82 H; 185/55 R15 82 H |
| Wheel rims size | 14; 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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