Lada Granta I (facelift 2018) Sedan 1.6 16V (106 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.7 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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) Sedan Overview:

Lada Granta (I (facelift 2018) Sedan). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1117 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 184 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 16V (106 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The most dynamic option in the lineup, offering the best acceleration and power delivery for the Granta.

Fuel Economy

Excellent fuel efficiency for its power output, making it a balanced choice for both performance and economy.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Highly affordable purchase price
  • • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to maintain
  • • Spacious trunk (520 liters) for its class
  • • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
  • • Economical fuel consumption across most engines

Cons:

  • • Basic interior quality and limited features
  • • Unrefined driving experience and noise insulation
  • • Lack of modern safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
  • • Dated design compared to international competitors
  • • Limited engine power for highway overtaking

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Hatchback: 2014 - 2018).

General:
Brand:Lada
Model:Granta
Generation:I (facelift 2018) Sedan
Modification (Engine):1.6 16V (106 Hp)
Start of production:2018
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:106 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:66.4 Hp/l [22mm 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:3.2 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:10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:10.5 sec
Maximum speed:184 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10.1 kg/Hp, 98.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.3 kg/Nm, 137.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1075-1160
Max. weight:1560
Max load:400-485
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:520 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4268 mm mm [22mm 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:986 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):160 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size175/65 R14 82 H; 185/60 R14 82 H; 185/55 R15 82 H
Wheel rims size14; 15
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

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