Lada Granta engines: detailed characteristics

Automobile: Lada Granta. Asks: Racer. Question: How much horsepower does the Lada Granta actually have?

When the Lada Granta began to be produced, the VAZ plant deliberately underestimated the power figures. According to the passport it is one thing, but in reality it is another. For example, instead of 87 horsepower, the engines in Norma develop 94. But someone says 98, and all measurements were carried out on a bench. At the same time, the engine itself is not twisted, the ECU is not changed, and everything works as if it came from the factory. Now, please, announce the entire list for each of the 5 engines. Or is it a secret?

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Lada Granta characteristics – Lada Granta technical characteristics

The characteristics of the Lada Grant are very similar to the characteristics of the Lada Kalina. This is no wonder Lada Granta was created on the basis of Kalina. Despite the fact that the characteristics of the dimensions of these cars are different, the distance from the front to rear wheels is exactly the same and amounts to 2476. That is, the Granta’s interior is the same in size as that of the Kalina . Although the interior decoration of Kalina and Granta is different. By the way, the characteristics of the Lada Grant in the hatchback body are already known. Let us remind you that this version of the domestic car will go on sale closer to the summer of 2014.

The increase in the size of the Granta was due to the increased size of the trunk; in addition, the designers increased the front part. The result is a rather cramped car, but with a fairly large trunk; you shouldn’t expect more from a 4-door budget sedan. The total length of the Lada Granta is 4260 millimeters .

Dimensions, dimensions and volumes of Lada Granta

Length – 4,260 mm
Width – 1,700 mm
Height – 1,500 mm
Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2,476 mm
Front and rear wheel tracks – 1430 and 1414 mm, respectively
Trunk volume – 520 liters
Fuel tank size – 50 liters

The ground clearance of the Lada Granta with a manual transmission is 16 centimeters (160 mm), the ground clearance of the Lada Granta with an automatic transmission is 2 centimeters less and is 14 cm (140 millimeters). The manufacturer himself explains the lower ground clearance of a budget sedan with an automatic transmission by the fact that the weight of the engine in combination with the automatic transmission is greater.

The weight of the Lada Grant is 1,160 kilograms, with a full load of 1,560 kg. The manufacturer indicates that the car is capable of towing a trailer weighing 450 kilograms without its own braking system and 900 kg with a brake mechanism.

The characteristics of the Lada Granta transmission are as follows. The car has only front-wheel drive and two types of gearboxes: a manual 5-speed gearbox with a main gear ratio of 3.7. And an automatic transmission from the Japanese manufacturer Jatco with a gear ratio of 4.1. The 4-band automatic transmission of the Lada Granta makes the car much more comfortable, but you have to pay for everything, so fuel consumption with an automatic transmission is higher, and acceleration to the first hundred takes longer.

The characteristics of the Lada Granta engine are a very interesting topic for conversation.
Let's say right away that Granta has a gasoline engine running on 95 gasoline and having one volume of 1.6 liters, or more precisely 1596 cubic centimeters. However, due to the fact that the design of this one engine is essentially different, the consumption, acceleration, and power indicators are completely different. Today, Grants are offered in 4 engine versions with 82, 87, 98 and 106 horsepower. Two engines have 8 valves, two more have a 16-valve mechanism. The four-stroke gasoline power unit has electronically controlled distributed injection with various settings. In general, the engine for Granta is of injection type. Modern injector, like on most foreign cars.

Appearance

The design of the car is practically no different from the sedan version. The only exception is the architecture of the rear pillar. She is slightly tilted back. In the front part, everything is identical - crystal headlights, a wide radiator grille with a chrome strip and a rook in the center, as well as a raised bumper.

It is worth noting that the car was built on the basis of the Lada Kalina. Externally, these cars are a little similar. Note that, despite the budget, the car looks very decent. This is not to say that it is too cheap or ugly. If you do not take into account the cheapest package (with black bumpers and 13-inch iron wheels), this car looks no worse than the Priora, as car owners say in reviews. "Granta" liftback can be painted in different colors. However, in any case you will have to pay extra for metallic, even if it is a top-end package. The cost of the additional payment is 6 thousand rubles. How about the liftback looks great in two colors - black and silver.

How well is the body painted? As for the liftback, it is painted very decently, no worse than the second generation Kalina (by the way, it is still in production). Bugs and chips on a three-year-old car are very rare. But time will tell how long this effect will last. So far, the oldest Granta model, the liftback, is only three and a half years old.

Technical characteristics: LADA Granta sedan (Lada Granta)

1.6 l 8-cl. (87 hp)	1.6 l 16-cl. (106 hp)		1.6 l 16-cl. (98 hp)
BODY
Wheel formula / drive wheels	4x2 front
Engine location	anterior transverse
Body type / number of doors	sedan / 4
Number of seats	5
Length / width / height, mm	4268 / 1700 / 1500
Base, mm	2476
Front/rear wheel track, mm	1430 / 1414
Ground clearance under the power unit (fully loaded), mm	180			165
Luggage compartment volume in passenger/cargo versions, l	520 / 815
Engine
Engine code	11186	21127		21126
engine's type	petrol
Supply system	electronically controlled fuel injection
Number, arrangement of cylinders	4, in-line
Working volume, cubic meters cm	1596
Maximum power, kW (hp) / rev. min.	64 (87) / 5100	78 (106) / 5800		72 (98) / 5600
Maximum torque, Nm / rev. min.	140 / 3800	148 / 4200		145 / 4000
Recommended fuel	gasoline 95
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed, km/h	172	184		176
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s	11,6	10,5	12,0	13,1
Fuel consumption
Urban cycle, l/100 km	9,1	8,7		9,9
Extra-urban cycle, l/100 km	5,3	5,2		6,1
Combined cycle, l/100 km	6,8	6,5		7,2
Weight
Curb weight, kg	1075. 1160
Technically permissible maximum weight, kg	1560
Maximum trailer weight without brake system / with brake system, kg	450 / 900
Fuel tank volume, l	50
Transmission
Transmission type	5MT	5MT	5AMT	4AT
Final drive ratio	3,9			4,1
Suspension
Front	independent, MacPherson type, spring, with gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, with anti-roll bar
Rear	semi-independent, lever, spring, with gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers
Steering
Steering gear	rack and pinion
Tires
Dimension	175/65 R14 (82, H); 185/60 R14 (82, N); 185/55 R15 (82, H/V)

Lada Granta Liftback - cost

The flagship is presented with a new product that joined the line of VAZ engines in 2012. This is an in-line gasoline engine with an electronically controlled distributed fuel injection system. The engine power is 106 horsepower when reaching 5000 rpm, and the maximum torque of 148 Nm is achieved already at 4000 rpm. It is the one that is aggregated with both manual and automatic transmissions. In the first case, the price of the configuration is 420,000 rubles, in the second case it is already 478,000 rubles. The maximum speed of the Lada Granta with the luxury configuration is 180 km/h, and the car can reach the control 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds. As for the suspension as a whole, it was also completely transferred from the Sedan design, so it cannot boast of anything new, with the exception of some new settings. The front part of the Lada Granta has an independent suspension based on MacPherson struts, and the rear suspension is represented by a semi-independent torsion beam equipped with helical-type springs. The front axle is equipped with ventilated disc brakes, and the rear wheels are equipped with traditional drum mechanisms. In addition, the braking system received a mechanical parking brake drive.

At the end of the review, we can say that the new Lada Granta still turned out to be more successful and practical than the Sedan, although it is still very, very far from perfection, but there are prospects.

What changed?

By “lucky coincidence,” the author was the owner of a Granta (a 2017 liftback, in the minimum Norma configuration) and came to the test armed for comparisons.

In 2021, VAZ carried out a restyling, designing the front in the “X-style”. The main pair in the transmission was changed from 3.7 to 3.9. All engines were made “non-plug-in” - if the timing belt breaks, the pistons do not meet the valves. Engine control program calibrations have been adjusted. For example, the eight-valve engine now picks up more confidently after the first outbreaks during a cold start. The temperature regime has also changed. If during the cold season you see that the operating temperature after warming up has frozen around 80–82 degrees, do not be alarmed. The thermostat in this case is working properly.

The new dashboard is beautiful and easy to use. But it’s much more “talkative” than the simple old one - with a minimum number of parts, caps and designer inserts.

The 1.6 (98 hp), 4AT Luxe (from RUB 660,800) package includes an audio system and four speakers.

In version 1.6 (87 hp), 5MT Classic (from RUB 506,500) there is only audio preparation. You will have to purchase and install the radio at your own expense.

If you take a car without a radio, only with audio preparation, keep in mind that the speaker wiring to the doors is laid normally, and the antenna cable is a pure formality. It runs from the roof antenna to the bottom of the right A-pillar trim. Without an extension cable, you won't be able to reach the audio center.

Review of the best summer and winter tires for Lada Granta

The most popular winter tires:

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S - the tread consists of Velcro, which provides maximum traction on wet asphalt and loose snow. The maximum temperature of use is 25°C. The critical point is -35°. The average cost in online catalogs is from 8,500 rubles.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 - balanced price-quality ratio. The tire provides good traction on loose snow and ice at sub-zero temperatures. Average price from 7,000 rubles.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a soft compound rubber that is not susceptible to hardening when the temperature drops. The price of one tire is from 5,500 rubles.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a popular model among car enthusiasts in the CIS, including the Russian Federation. Good quality, technical specifications at an affordable price. The service life before replacement exceeds 60 - 70 thousand km. mileage The average price by region is from 5,000 rubles.
Nokian WR D4 is an economical option for most car owners. High-quality grip, long service life, affordable price from 2900 rubles.

Summer tires for Lada Granta:

Goodyear Ecient is a high-quality tire at a premium price from a European manufacturer. The tire warms up within a few seconds, providing the widest possible contact patch with the road surface. Rubber guarantees grip, control, cornering, and a minimum percentage of skidding at medium and high speeds. Average price from 5000 rubles.
Grip Performance is a budget option from a European brand. Better than standard tires in terms of technical characteristics, acceptable for use in urban conditions. Price from 5500 rubles.
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is also a budget model with a price starting from 6,000 rubles. Above average quality at an affordable price.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a tire with unidirectional tread, which ensures high handling and minimal vehicle roll when cornering, regardless of weather conditions and temperature conditions. Average cost from 5200 rubles.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT - tires are similar to the previous ones, except that the tread pattern is asymmetrical. Price from 5100 rubles.
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue - long service life is the main highlight of the rubber. The average service life exceeds 65,000 km before replacement. Average price from 5500 rubles.

Service station specialists strongly recommend changing tires strictly according to the seasons, and to a lesser extent using universal, all-season tires. The operating temperature range is several degrees lower than seasonal tires, resulting in reduced vehicle controllability.

Indexes and markings of tires on Lada Granta

To choose the right tire you need to be able to read the indices and other symbols on the tires, namely:

“T” - the maximum permitted speed of movement is not more than 195 km / h. “H” - up to 205 - 210 km/h. It is not recommended to exceed the speed range, as there is a high probability of shooting, cord deformation, and, as a result, an emergency;
“Q” - load capacity index: from 85 to 490 kg;
“ET” is the metal rim bead extension coefficient;
“KM” - partial and full load index: no more than three passengers, cargo in the trunk up to 50 kg;
“M+S” - full load - more than three people and over 50 kg in the trunk.

What does the pressure in Lada Granta tires affect?

Safety and comfort when traveling by car. Over-inflated tires become hard and produce a distinct knocking sound when they hit a hole or bump. There is a high probability that the metal rim will be deformed and the camber-toe angle will be disrupted.
Fuel consumption: the lower the pressure, the more effort the engine needs to put in to rotate the wheel and move the car. In the case of overinflated tires, fuel consumption is within normal limits.
Chassis and suspension of the vehicle: overinflated tires do not dampen impacts from unevenness and potholes, but fully transfer them to steering rods, ends, and ball joints. Thus, the elements of the steering system fail faster.
Shock absorbers and strut pressure springs: similar to the steering rack, rods, and tips, the elements wear out faster due to systematic work. Sharp jolts and impacts cause the spring coils to burst, become deformed, and the shock absorber rod breaks the cylinder.

If you encounter any difficulties with repairs or diagnostics of components and assemblies, contact specialists from service stations, workshops, and service centers for help.

Liftback, sedan, hatchback or station wagon - which body should you choose?

Four body types for a budget car - an enviable variety. The wheelbase is the same for all, but then the demand for one or another modification largely depends on the rear overhang. That is, the size of the floor, and therefore the volume of the trunk in the standard configuration - with the rear seats not folded and the shelf in the headrest area not removed. The hatchback has a trunk of 240 liters, the station wagon - 360. Unfortunately, there is no “barn” with a large overhang, and in terms of cargo compartment capacity it is easily surpassed by the sedan and liftback with indicators of 500 and 440 liters. In this pairing, the sedan is a mathematical winner, but, say, the trunk lid stops still eat up some of the usable space.

In terms of ease of loading/unloading and the ability to accommodate large luggage, the victory goes to the liftback. Its fifth door rises up along with the rear window and opens a huge opening. It easily fits items that cannot be squeezed into a sedan.

The Granta liftback also has two hooks in the niches of the cargo compartment on which you can hang bags of goods from the supermarket. Very convenient - they don’t crawl on the trunk floor while driving. Needless to say, within the Grant family, a couple of sedan-liftbacks are in great demand.

Appearance

It should be mentioned right away that the basis for the creation of the new Lada Granta Liftback was a sedan car with the same name, already familiar to everyone. These two cars are similar in many ways, however, the new Liftback looks more expressive and brighter than the Sedan, which has a frankly budget-friendly, mediocre appearance. Volga designers and constructors have finally managed to create a car of a completely different level, which already has a pleasant and attractive appearance. Through their efforts, the ordinary appearance of the Sedan was transformed into a more dynamic concept, which quite successfully combined modern design solutions, stylish decorative elements and even a certain touch of sportiness.

The first thing that distinguishes the Lada Granta Liftback from its predecessor is the new configuration of the bumpers, especially the front one. In addition to the long and wide air intake diffuser, on the side edges of the fairing there was room for stylish plastic inserts, in the center of which the pupils of the fog lights are now located. The shape of the front optics has also become more elegant and refined, giving the Liftback a more progressive and fresh look, a more solid and respectable “facial expression”. The long, but narrow, false radiator grille now has a rather expressive chrome strip on which it is mounted. The hood lid has two thin but clearly visible profile stampings, running from the line of the front glass to the edge of the hood. The designers did not load the side surfaces of the body with various stampings, however, below the center line of the entrance doors, rather thick moldings, matching the main color of the body, are clearly visible. The roof line slopes slightly towards the stern, the window line is horizontal at the bottom, with a slight rise at the rear. The most expressive and revised is the rear part of the Lada Grant Liftback.

Which engine and which gearbox is better?

Eight-valve VAZ-11186 engine with a power of 87 hp. It is aggregated only with a five-speed manual transmission. An excellent pair for Russian operating conditions! Simple, reliable, maintainable. Let's call it the most universal and family-friendly.

The updated Grants with this power unit have become a little more high-torque. When driving under tension there is less detonation clanging. Fuel consumption has increased within reason. From the pre-restyling liftback it was possible to squeeze out 4.9–5.2 liters per 100 km on an empty country road. The current car in similar conditions “eats” 5.5–5.6 liters per hundred. But more realistic values are still 5.8–5.9 in summer and 6.0–6.2 in winter. The short main pair and the updated engine control program had an effect.

The option is more likely for youth - a sixteen-valve VAZ-21127 engine with a power of 106 hp. with the same five-speed manual transmission. The faster it is, the more expensive it is. But on cars of lower trim levels the price tag is even more or less acceptable. But the same engine with a robotic gearbox cannot be called a great success. Although a robot is cheaper, it cannot replace a full-fledged automatic in terms of ease of control, comfort during switching and reliability (we are talking about clutch life). Especially in a metropolis.

A suitable habitat for a robot is provincial cities that are not overloaded with traffic jams. And if there is an ardent desire to take a Grant with two pedals, and even with an eye to operation in a large city, it is better to take a closer look at the deformed sixteen-valve VAZ-21126 with a power of 98 hp. with a four-speed Jatco automatic transmission. True, the price tag of such a “stuffed” Grant is comparable to the price of Vesta and Logan of lower trim levels.

The lion's share of sales comes from Grants with an eight-valve engine, and therefore a manual transmission. Variations with automatic transmissions are, in fact, just exotic to expand the range.

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Salon

Earlier we said that the platform for creating the Granta liftback was Kalina. This can be seen in the interior as well. You can see what the Granta liftback salon looks like in the photo below.

If the exterior was at least somehow redesigned, then the interior is identical to Kalina-2, with the exception of some points. So, the same plastic with silver inserts, round deflectors, an instrument panel with two wells and a three-spoke steering wheel are used here. The latter is not equipped with buttons even in top trim levels, which causes dissatisfaction. It would be nice to have a speaker volume control and a call button. By the way, this car is equipped with a large multimedia display with Bluetooth only in top versions. The cheapest “Grants” come without any acoustics at all. But the database already has steering wheel adjustment (albeit mechanical, but still).

The instrument panel has a pleasant green backlight. Between the scales there is a small on-board computer display. Reviews say that the dashboard is very informative. Thus, the driver can find out information about daily mileage, daily and current fuel consumption, on-board voltage and many other parameters.

How much horsepower does the Lada Granta actually have?

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What's the difference?

Remember, the Sedan of the same name had a rather clumsy door to the luggage compartment, heavy and massive, decorated with stamped “wings” that only spoiled the external impression. In the new product, all these errors were taken into account and corrected to the maximum.

Now the Lada Granta Liftback has a rather neat fifth door, a more logical location of the license plate, located in a special selection of the body. The fifth door now boasts large glass, which provides good rear visibility from the cabin. The stern lighting equipment, represented by rectangular, almost square, marker headlights, has also become more neat and attractive. The rear bumper, in principle, was inherited from the previous Sedan, however, it does not spoil the appearance. It has a small reflective strip in the center. What else gives the Lada Granta its solidity and brightness? Probably a new design for the side mirror housings.

True, turn signal repeaters and mirror housings in the main body color are available only in the top-end configuration. But this already indicates that the Russian auto industry will continue to improve the functionality and appearance of its products. In the top-end configuration, the new Lada Granta is also equipped with modern alloy wheels with a dynamic, sporty design, which makes the car even more interesting. In general, the body of the new product has really acquired a certain dynamic, more aggressive look; it is no longer a “simpleton” from the Sedan family.

Equipment Lada Granta Sport

The basic equipment of Grant Sport includes the following options: Special reinforced sports suspension Special sports manual transmission Special enlarged brake discs Disc brakes on the rear wheels Two front airbags Seat belt pretensioner for the front seats Hydraulic headlight corrector Fog lights Anti-theft alarm with remote control Braking systems ABS and BAS Special sports-style front seats Sports steering wheel trim Sports gearshift trim Electric power steering Cabin filter On-board computer built into the instrument cluster Central locking with remote control Heated front seats Electric lifts for all doors Climate system Multimedia system Special aerodynamic body kit 16-inch alloy wheels

This will probably not be enough for some and the improvements and tuning of the Lada Granta Sport will flourish wildly. Surely manufacturers of large spoilers and crazy body kits are already riveting crafts in their garages. And motorists are thinking about how to adapt the turbine to the standard Lada Granta Sport 1.6 engine in order to surprise with its agility at traffic lights.

What are the dimensions of the Granta inside?

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Load capacity of Lada Granta liftback. liftback Lada Granta trunk dimensions As already indicated, the internal overall dimensions of our LADA Granta are no less important. It is these indicators that have a genuine impact on ensuring comfort on long-distance cruises.

An irreplaceable advantage of the cabin is the ability of the seats to be amenable to many adjustments. The interior space is thought out with sufficient meticulousness, thanks to which long trips turn into fun and comfortable events.

If we set the value of the height from the junction of the seat cushion with the backrest to the nearest dimension, then it will be 910 millimeters for the front passengers, and passengers in the stern will have 80 millimeters more at their disposal, that is, 990 mm. The width of the seats is respectively 490 mm and 510 mm. The free legroom behind seated riders can reach a maximum of 335 mm. The height of the seats relative to the bottom for the front row is 285 mm, and for the second row – 340 mm. This parameter may vary due to the ability of the seats to be adjusted (front).

For those who are interested in the distance between the pedal assembly and the front end of the driver's seat, it can also be adjusted, thanks to regulation, from 335 mm to 560 mm.

Some future owners of practical LADA Granta will probably be interested in the steering dimensions. The steering wheel diameter is 375 mm. The remaining indicators are not particularly important here and note that they are not capable of having the slightest negative impact on ride comfort.

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At the autumn auto show in Moscow 2012, AvtoVAZ, as promised, presented a civilian version of the Lada Granta Sport sedan (photo, price), which received an aerodynamic body kit, a retuned suspension, stronger brakes and a forced engine.

The car was developed jointly with a subsidiary of Lada Motor Sport Technologies and differs externally from the regular Granta by an aerodynamic body kit with different bumpers, door sills, a spoiler on the trunk lid and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Options and prices of Lada Granta Sport 2019

Equipment	Price
1.6 (106 hp) Drive Active MT5	554 900
1.6 (114 hp) Sport MT5	633 900

MT5 - 5-speed mechanics.

Under the hood of the Lada Granta Sport 2017-2018 (specifications) there is a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 114 horsepower and a maximum torque of 160 Nm, which is transmitted to the front axle wheels through an upgraded five-speed manual gearbox.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, and the maximum speed of the model reaches 198 km/h. To match the increased potential, engineers lowered the sedan's suspension and made it stiffer. All-round disc brakes are installed.

The overall length of the car is 4,280 mm, width - 1,700, height - 1,470, ground clearance (clearance) is stated at 150 mm, curb weight - 1,140 kg. The trunk volume is 520 liters, and the fuel tank is designed for 50 liters.

The interior of the civilian version of the Grant Sport includes sports seats, a leather steering wheel and gearbox cover, as well as metal pedals. Small-scale production of the car started on February 27, 2013, and today the price of the car is 633,900 rubles.

Later, a more modestly equipped version of Drive Active appeared for 554,900 rubles. with a 106-horsepower engine. This option makes a hundred from a standstill in 10.8 seconds, and the maximum speed is 179 kilometers per hour. Average fuel consumption in the combined cycle is stated to be 6.7 l/100 km (in the city 8.6, on the highway - 5.6). The more powerful version consumes 7.8 liters (6.8 on the highway, 10.1 in city mode).

Only 50 selected dealers are engaged in selling the new product, in the showrooms of each of which, especially for Granta Sport, a separate zone is equipped. They had their first “live” cars for introduction and test drives in April 2013, and sales started in the second quarter. In total, about a thousand cars were assembled in the first year, and 25 companies were included in the list of selected dealers.

Lada Granta Sport is an interesting phenomenon in the line of modern domestic passenger cars. A sedan in this body has been produced since 2012, and during this time it has gained many fans. Outwardly, it looks more attractive and interesting than the classic version. There are no boring and outdated details that were inherent in AvtoVAZ models of previous generations in the Lada Granta Sport

none left - this is a fast, stylish sedan that inevitably attracts attention.

What external dimensions can Grant please?

For clarity, we present the characteristics of the body in comparison with its relative, the Lada Kalina.

So, in length the Lada Granta defeats its rival with a difference of 220 mm, because this parameter reaches 4260 mm.
The width is 1700 mm, similar to that of Kalina. The differences are not big if you take the sedan version.
Parity is maintained in height, since this figure for both “Russians” is 1500 mm.
A similar picture is observed when comparing bases - 2476 mm for each.

Thanks to the increase in body length, the Granta has a large amount of free space in its luggage compartment, 440 liters compared to 355 liters for its rival.

The rear track of the Lada Granta in the liftback version reaches 1414 mm. This allows the model to have good stability and smooth movement over light road irregularities.

The size between the edge of the front bumper and the center of the front axle is 804 mm, and the same figure in the rear is 980 mm.

The ground clearance of the model considered here, as in the case of the sedan body, boasts a value of 160 mm. However, in the Lada Granta model line in the liftback version there are versions, for example, equipped with automatic transmissions, the ground clearance of which is slightly reduced, or rather, to 140 mm.

This indicator, in terms of its significance, is among the best in terms of cross-country ability and proudly migrated from its predecessor, the Kalina. There is enough clearance to be guaranteed to overcome:

unpaved areas with a scattering of hummocks and holes;
urban areas;
snow-covered areas of country roads;
small hills with uncritically steep slopes.

Lada Granta with 8-valve engine

Eight-valve engines are considered basic and are presented in two units. Separately, it should be noted that if the timing belt breaks, the valves will not be bent only in one engine - 11183-50, which, by the way, is considered the weakest. Therefore, no matter what happens, the timing belt must be replaced in a timely manner.

Engine 11183-50.

This, as mentioned earlier, is the weakest engine of all that is presented in the Grant line. Its power is 82 horsepower. By the way, this engine is considered a more simplified version of what is installed on the VAZ-2111.

But there are also characteristics in which this engine differs from the original. Namely:

improved environmental performance;
increased reliability parameters;
reduced "crankiness".

In addition, the above engine also has such features as high-torque power and elasticity, which is especially important when driving off-road.

The disadvantages of this type of engine are considered to be:

the need to periodically adjust the valves;
increased noise when the engine is running.

Benefits include:

cast iron used as the basis of the cylinder block;
maximum torque – 125 Nm, which is achieved already at 3 thousand revolutions;
The compression ratio cannot be higher than 9.6.

Engine 11186.

This motor is a slightly improved modification of the motor installed on the VAZ-21114.

Regardless of the fact that this engine has an undeniable advantage in the form of 87 horsepower, it also has a significant drawback. The fact is that, compared to the engine we discussed above, this one has a much shorter lifespan, and if the timing belt breaks, the car itself will need to be repaired, since the valves will be bent.

Advantages:

increased compression ratio (10.5);
torque - 140 Nm at 3.8 thousand revolutions;
economical fuel consumption, both during urban driving and on the highway.

Engine 21116.

This type of engine is completely identical to 11186. The only difference between them lies in the piston system, since it has a French-made piston installed on it.

Interior of Lada Granta Liftback

Much to the regret of many domestic motorists, the changes inside the new product are not as large-scale and dramatic as those on the exterior. Since the wheelbase remains the same, one cannot count on an increase in capacity, although it is not uncomfortable for passengers of average build. The same can be said about the design of the seats in both rows. They were completely borrowed from the previous model, so dreams of increased comfort will have to be put on hold for now.

The only thing that has changed about them is the stitching of the upholstery material, which has become more interesting. And so the interior of the new Lada Grant Liftback can be considered completely transferred from the Sedan. True, the designers still decided to add a new note and offer a slightly modified design of the gearbox selector.

The center console, instrument panel and arrangement of instruments and elements remain unchanged. Naturally, in the top-end configuration, the infotainment screen is now located in the center of the front console. In the same configuration, the interior of the cabin is additionally decorated with silver edging on the door handles and air duct bells on the center console. The rear door panels were also structurally improved somewhat. Regarding the spaciousness of the new product, it was said above; there is definitely no less space here. But the luggage compartment capacity is not so good; it has decreased from the “sedan” 480 liters to the “liftback” 440 liters. If you fold the rear seat backs, you can practically get up to 760 liters of usable space.

How does it go and, most importantly, where?

Grant is not a champion on the race track. It does not shine with refined handling on the “parquet” floor. Here it is reliable in taxiing, but no more. But in Russia there are few truly smooth roads. To understand Granta's abilities, we need to shift the coordinate system. How to compare a car with a ground clearance of 195 mm in running order and 160 mm when fully loaded? Yes, with a single-wheel drive crossover!

The Granta has an almost impenetrable suspension, excellent ride quality on crushing and undulating surfaces, excellent cross-country ability for a single-wheel drive and very good handling for such a tall passenger car, and even with high-profile tires.

Dimensions Lada Granta Liftback

As for the dimensions of the case, the numbers have changed slightly. The size of the wheelbase remained the same, which is equal to 2476 mm. As for the length of the car, it has become 13 mm shorter and is now 4247 mm, with a width of 1700 mm and a height of 1500 mm. The ground clearance is 160 mm, which is quite enough for driving in winter conditions and on slight off-road conditions. The curb weight of the Liftback with basic equipment will be about 1160 kilograms.

Is it comfortable to sit?

The front seats are a compromise. Relatively high rise, not very long cushion, but overall decent back support. However, after restyling, the chairs became more pleasing to the eye, but less pleasing to the back and legs. The old-style padding was a little more comfortable - on a long journey the desire to stretch did not come as often. And of course, restyling did not correct the main drawback of the rear of the Granta - the narrow space in the area of the lower part of the doorways. But this inconvenience of getting on/off is an inevitable price to pay for stamping the floor under a large fifty-liter tank.

What if you service the car yourself?

The plant's obligations are a useful thing. But to maintain the warranty, you must undergo regular maintenance from authorized dealers. The amounts from the first to the fifth maintenance are as follows: 1900, 7700, 7300, 7700, 10,000 rubles. This is for five years or 60,000 km. There seem to be no super complex manipulations, the price of consumables is cheap, but still expensive. The machine is generally reliable. Hmm!

I won’t advise, but I’ll give you a calculation for those who want to spit on the guarantee. With self-service, 2,500 rubles for maintenance costs you a fair amount. This will include the price of work at a garage service, good domestic oil, and branded consumables from Lada Detail. Yes, in general, and valve adjustment for 87-horsepower engines. Moreover, many online stores offer ready-made sets of consumables for specific maintenance. Which is convenient and cheap.

In general, there is an opportunity to save twenty thousand or even more for five maintenance. For the people, Grants are a good insurance fund in case of a sudden breakdown. Enough for suspension struts, replacing a windshield, a tire that cannot be repaired, and eliminating a number of other troubles.

The roads are good for a new car

But the saying goes: “A good car is a new car.” And it is true. It is better to have a new Lada Granta whose weight differs slightly from the same foreign car. But how the price varies! And this is for the same vehicle, only with more baubles. However, breakdowns are also expensive.

No one knows whose fault it is, but one thing is certain – it is not the buyer’s fault. He alone has to squeeze himself for many years to collect the required amount. Or doom yourself to many years of saving to pay off the loan.

And here is the optimal solution for price and quality - the Lada Granta is a very profitable purchase for the practical motorist. These benefits cover any costs, although they are not immediately obvious. But first things first.

Got in and drove off or what?

There are things that I recommend doing right away. It is advisable to check the wheel alignment without delaying

. I had no questions about the pre-restyling car - I drove it without problems with the wheels up to 50,000 km. But the updated liftback and similar Grants from friends were slightly eating away at the outer part of the tread on the front tires. Exactly so much that it can be attributed to the imperfect quality of cheap tires. Indeed, the steering wheel is straight, the car does not pull anywhere while driving, the run-out is good, and fuel consumption is low. But I stopped by to check so as not to guess on the coffee grounds. The officials announced about five thousand rubles for the operation! Result: caster and camber are normal. Moreover, the parameters for the left and right wheels have very minimal discrepancies. The problem was with the toe-in - a slight fall out of the tolerance range. Simply put, the wheels were spinning a little. The shoes have been rehabilitated. I understand that two new 14-inch Artmotion tires from Belarus will cost less than checking wheel alignment angles from the officials. But there is also a winter set.

I’ll mention a couple of very useful and inexpensive modifications that are best done in the first days of operation. The first is a self-adhesive seal for the gap between the upper edge of the windshield and the roof

(pictured above).
In this area, the paint is highly susceptible to abrasive wear. The second is cheap plastic tubes for upgrading the seals of the sliding windows
. Grant has one drawback - the slightly open windows rattle unpleasantly in the openings. The tubes are pushed into the seal and the itching disappears. The modification does not interfere with the operation of the power window.

What about sound insulation?

When measuring the noise, I didn’t expect any revelations from Granta. But in vain! Already at idle, it easily outperformed the Datsun on-DO and Renault Logan that took part in the “Behind the Wheel” test. I tried it on several times. I deliberately stood closer to the traffic lights, where the flow of traffic starts, truck engines growl, and semi-trailers clank. In vain: a short burst on the device, and then averaged readings around 42 dB.

Let's get going. Fourth gear, flat road, speed 50 km/h. Granta and I again easily “wash” a couple with an automatic and a CVT. Lada produces 61.5 dB versus 66 for on-DO and 64 for Logan. Moreover, Granta is on itchy studded tires, and this is the loudest measurement of several.

Well, you give a hundred in fifth gear! And again a victory: 61.9 dB versus 73 and 68.8. So far, in our tests, only Vesta is quieter. Idling unconditionally. In operating modes too, but on summer tires the gap over the Granta should be reduced.

And now the fly in the ointment. The Granta is averagely quiet on smooth roads. But after changing gears, the hum of gearbox gears began to be heard in the general background, the trunk lock clicked in a small hole, when the next stop and transition to neutral the clutch began to rattle, and on the coarse-grained asphalt the plastic lining of the cabin “speaked.” All these are barely noticeable emissions on the sound level meter indicator. They don’t spoil the overall picture, but the ear can hear them! It would be nice to get rid of the annoying “crickets” in the unexpectedly quiet interior of the updated Granta.

Evenly

We measure the thickness of the paintwork at four points of the body: in the area of the front edge of the hood, on the fender (in the area of the wheel arch), on the threshold (if it is impossible to measure, at the bottom of the door), and also in the area of the lower edge of the trunk lid.

Here are the results of measuring the thickness of the factory paintwork at the points indicated in the diagram:

Hood - 116 microns.
Wing - 94 microns.
Threshold/door - 93 microns.
Trunk lid -96 microns.

The car is painted normally. Save within reason. The roughest guideline for the thickness of paintwork on most cars is from 80 to 160 microns. Grant's numbers are not at the very edge of the tolerance range. This is good. The variation in thickness on vertical body parts is minimal. The parameters of the Lada are more modest than those of the Renault Logan taken as a reference model. With the Datsun on-DO that was tested, with the exception of the hood (the Granta is a little “fatter” here), the difference is within the measurement error. It’s not surprising - they have the same platform, and they come off the same assembly line.

What do you advise?

There is no better offer in the budget segment of our market than Granta of lower and mid-range configurations. The design, which is far from being fresh, has been brought to a very respectable level. The common cliche - a lot of car for your money - is about her. Plus crossover cross-country ability, efficiency, adaptation to Russian operating conditions, tolerable comfort, and the ability to quickly repair almost every pole.

In short, if you are not a snob and drive not only on capital roads, the Granta with an eight-valve engine and a manual gearbox is one of the most reasonable options.

Cost and options

Unlike the sedan, the Granta does not have the Norma liftback package. Instead, there is a performance of “Classic”. But this is not the only configuration in which the Granta can be produced.

The basic version is “Standard”. It is worth noting that AvtoVAZ has raised prices for its cars since the new year. And “Granta” was no exception. So, in 2018 it is available at a price of 425 thousand rubles. This price includes the following set of options:

Immobilizer.
Daytime Running Lights.
One airbag.
ABS system.
On-board computer.
Stamped 14-inch wheels and a full-size spare wheel.

For an additional fee, the machine can be equipped with the Glonass system. For this you will have to pay another six thousand rubles.

“Classic” is the average configuration. In this version, “Grant” is available at a price of 450-515 thousand rubles. Why is there such a high difference? It's simple: in this configuration the car is equipped with different engines and gearboxes. Hence such a run-up. But regardless of whether an eight- or sixteen-valve engine is chosen, the car is equipped with rear seat headrests, electric power steering, an audio system with Bluetooth and four speakers, as well as athermal windows. For an additional payment of 25 thousand rubles, air conditioning and a second airbag will be available. According to the owners, this is a rather strange decision. Even a car of this class in 2021 should already be equipped with such things as power steering, air conditioning and power windows. Here they have to be purchased separately.

How much does the liftback cost in the maximum configuration of the Grant? The price of the top version “Lux-Prestige” ranges from 538 to 588 thousand rubles. The final cost depends on the installed engine, gearbox, body color and the presence of the GLONASS system. As an option, installation of a navigation system is offered for almost ten thousand rubles. What is already included in the luxury package? This includes:

Extended soundproofing package.
Multimedia system with a seven-inch screen and four-speaker acoustics.
Electric windows on all doors.
Electrically heated front seats.
Alloy 15-inch wheels (remarkably, the spare wheel is stamped 14 inches).
Climate control.
Anti-theft system.
Fog lights.

IMPORTANT

Prices

Sedan

1.6 8V MT: 455,900–575,800 rub.
1.6 16V MT: 552,500–609,800 rub.
1.6 16V AMT: 557,500–634,800 rub.
1.6 16V AT: 607,500–645,800 rub.

Liftback, hatchback

1.6 8V MT: 472,900–590,800 rub.
1.6 16V MT: 567,500–624,800 rub.
1.6 16V AMT: 572,500–649,800 rub.
1.6 16V AT: 622,500–660,800 rub.

Station wagon

1.6 8V MT: 482,900–600,800 rub.
1.6 16V MT: 577,500–634,800 rub.
1.6 16V AMT: 582,500–659,800 rub.
1.6 16V AT: 632,500–670,800 rub.

Cross

1.6 8V MT: 574,900–597,900 rub.
1.6 16V MT: 612,900–638,900 rub.
1.6 16V AMT: 637,900–663,900 rub.

Guarantee

Data from the warranty card: 3 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first), 6 years against through body corrosion. Shock absorbers, bearings, exhaust system, oxygen sensors - 1 year or 35,000 km. Batteries - 2 years. Ends, ball joints, silent blocks, wheel drives, hoses, pipes, water pump, expansion tank, switches, manual brake system cables and a number of other parts - 3 years or 50,000 km.

dimensions

Automobile	Length/width/height/wheelbase
Lada Granta liftback	4250 / 1700 / 1500 / 2476 mm
Skoda Rapid	4483 / 1706 / 1474 / 2602 mm
Renault Logan	4359 / 1733 / 1517 / 2634 mm

Prices for some consumables and spare parts

Detail	Cost (original / non-original)
Oil filter	from 200 / 130 rub.
Valve cover gasket	from 240 / 95 rub.
Spark plug kit	from 350 / 220 rub.
Front brake pads	from 430 / 250 rub.
Timing repair kit (VAZ-11186 engine)	from 3250 / 1400 rub.
Windshield	from 2600 / 2400 rub.
headlight	from 7400 / 4400 rub.

Manufacturer's recommendations

Change engine oil - once a year or after 15,000 km. Viscosity is selected according to the table in the instructions, taking into account operating conditions. The most universal option: 5W-30 and 5W-40. API quality level: SL, SM, SN. Oil volume: in engines with a manual transmission - 3.2 l, with an automatic - 4.4 l.

Tire sizes: 175/65 R14, 185/60 R14, 185/55 R15, 195/55R15 for the Cross version.

Insurance and taxes

Automobile	OSAGO (for Moscow, for 10 months or more, unlimited number of drivers, class 3, Kbm=1	Transport tax (for Moscow)
Lada Granta (87 hp)	from 11,297 rub.	1044 rub.

The main differences between a liftback and a hatchback

Both classes described above are modifications of passenger cars, similar in characteristics and driving performance to sedans from the same model range.

The differences between a liftback and a hatchback are as follows:

The shape of the rear overhang, which makes the liftback look like a sedan;
Door opening mechanism – on liftbacks, 2 alternative access methods can be provided;
The liftback can be either two- or three-volume (which makes it even more similar to a sedan), while hatchbacks come only with two-volume.

It is worth noting that some manufacturers are not limited to this list, and regard the transition from a hatchback to a liftback as an opportunity for a comprehensive modernization of the series.

As an example, let's look at the Lada Granta liftback - along with a new body shape, the car received an upgraded brake system and chassis. These changes are not strictly tied to the body, and over time the domestic giant promises to transfer the innovations to the rest of the series.

For domestic consumers, both hatchbacks and liftbacks are of interest as cars for urban conditions, which are much more convenient than a sedan due to their dimensions and design solutions.

Sales of the Lada Granta liftback version have started in the country. At the same time, the new product received not only a fifth door, but also an updated design, an improved braking system, different suspension settings, and became more comfortable than a sedan. But, as Kolesa found out. Ru, most of the innovations will sooner or later migrate to it, so by and large we are talking about a comprehensive modernization of the model. But not so deep as to call it fundamental. However, judge for yourself...