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Lada Granta I (facelift 2018) Sedan 1.6 16V (98 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) Sedan Overview:
Lada Granta (I (facelift 2018) Sedan). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.9 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 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 176 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 (98 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The slowest and least responsive option, with noticeable sluggishness due to the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Highest fuel consumption in the lineup, making it less economical for daily driving compared to other trims.
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 (98 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.4 Hp/l [22mm more] |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 21126 More details about the engine 21126 |
| 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: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 176 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 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): | 145 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| 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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