Lada Granta I (facelift 2018) Liftback 1.6 (87 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 (facelift 2018) Liftback Overview:

Lada Granta (I (facelift 2018) Liftback). With 140 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 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 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 171 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 (87 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 6 stars

Performance Verdict

A basic, naturally aspirated engine providing sufficient power for urban driving, though acceleration is modest for highway overtaking and can feel sluggish.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption is reasonable for a naturally aspirated 1.6L engine, offering a balance between cost and efficiency for daily use.

Best Use Case: City / Commuting

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 (87 Hp)
Start of production:2018
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Liftback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:87 Hp @ 5100 rpm.
Power per litre:54.5 Hp/l
Torque:140 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:11186 [Same engine] More details about the engine 11186
Engine displacement:1596
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
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:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.8 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.8 sec
Maximum speed:171 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.5 kg/Hp, 80.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:11.2 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 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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