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Lada Granta I Hatchback 1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic
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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 Hatchback Overview:
Lada Granta (I Hatchback). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1085 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 179 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While the engine itself is capable, the automatic transmission introduces a slight delay in acceleration compared to the manual, prioritizing convenience over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Maintains good fuel economy for an automatic, making it a practical choice for urban drivers seeking ease of use without excessive fuel penalties.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable purchase price
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Large trunk capacity (440-760 liters)
- • Simple, robust mechanics for easy maintenance
- • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and dated design
- • Limited safety features by Western standards
- • Unrefined driving experience and noise insulation
- • Lower performance compared to Western rivals
- • Limited availability outside specific markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sport: 2013 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Granta |
| Generation: | I Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 106 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 21127 [Same engine] 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 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 179 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: | 11.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1085 |
| Max. weight: | 1560 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 760 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 440 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 900 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4246 mm mm [34mm less] |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2476 mm mm [14mm less] |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1414 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 |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14; 185/60 R14; 185/55 R15 |
| 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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