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Lada Granta I Sport 1.6 (118 Hp)
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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 Sport Overview:
Lada Granta (I Sport). With 154 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1140 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 198 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 (118 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With 118 Hp and a 0-100 km/h time of 9.5 seconds, this 1.6-liter engine delivers surprisingly brisk performance for a budget sedan, making it quite engaging to drive.
Fuel Economy
A combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km is on the higher side compared to more modern or efficient engines, but acceptable given its performance focus for the era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Surprisingly strong performance for its class and price point
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs (in its target market)
- • Generous trunk space (520 liters)
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easier maintenance
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Higher fuel consumption compared to more modern rivals
- • Limited advanced safety and comfort features
- • Ride comfort might be firm due to sport tuning
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sedan: 2011 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Granta |
| Generation: | I Sport |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (118 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 118 Hp @ 6750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 73.9 Hp/l [20mm more] |
| Torque: | 154 Nm @ 4750 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 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1140 |
| Max. weight: | 1540 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 900 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4280 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm mm [14mm more] |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 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 | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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