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Lada Granta I Hatchback 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 Hatchback Overview:
Lada Granta (I Hatchback). With 140 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 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 166 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 (87 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This base engine provides adequate power for daily urban commuting and light suburban use, but feels underpowered for highway overtaking or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Offers reasonable fuel economy for its class, especially on extra-urban routes, making it a cost-effective choice for budget-conscious drivers.
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 (87 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 87 Hp @ 5100 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.5 Hp/l [34mm less] |
| Torque: | 140 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 11186 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 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 166 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: | 11.6 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 | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14; 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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