Lada Granta I Sedan 1.6 (87 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

6.7 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 4.5 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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 Sedan Overview:

Lada Granta (I Sedan). With 140 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.2 s). The top speed reaches 160 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 (87 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

The automatic transmission significantly dulls performance, making acceleration sluggish.

Fuel Economy

Higher fuel consumption due to the automatic gearbox, less efficient than manual counterparts.

Best Use Case: City Driving (for convenience)

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Highly affordable purchase price and low running costs.
  • • Simple, robust, and easy-to-maintain mechanicals.
  • • Spacious trunk (520L) for its class.
  • • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions.
  • • Reliable and proven engine technology.

Cons:

  • • Basic interior quality and limited features.
  • • Unrefined ride quality and noise insulation.
  • • Outdated safety features compared to Western rivals.
  • • Modest performance, especially with lower-powered engines and automatic transmission.
  • • Limited availability and brand perception outside specific markets.

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Lada
Model:Granta
Generation:I Sedan
Modification (Engine):1.6 (87 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:2011
End of production:2018
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:87 Hp @ 5100 rpm.
Power per litre:54.5 Hp/l
Torque:140 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code: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:4.4 l
Coolant:6.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:14.2 sec
Maximum speed:160 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.4 kg/Hp, 80.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.7 kg/Nm, 130.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:13.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1075
Max. weight:1560
Max load:485
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:4260 mm mm
Width:1700 mm mm
Height:1500 mm mm
Wheelbase:2476 mm mm
Front track:1430 mm
Rear (Back) track:1414 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):145 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size175/65 R14; 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size14
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

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