Real fuel consumption on a Lada Granta with automatic transmission and how to reduce it

The Lada Granta was released by AvtoVAZ in 2011. It replaced the Kalina model and the fuel consumption of the Lada Granta per 100 km is significantly different from its predecessor.

At the beginning of 2011, production of this Lada model began. And only at the end of the year, in December, the new Lada Granta, which belongs to class C cars, went on sale.

Classification of manufactured models

The budget front-wheel drive car Lada Granta was presented in several modifications - Standard, Norma and Luxury, each available with a sedan or liftback body.

At the beginning of production, this car was produced with an 8-valve engine, then with a 16-valve engine with a total volume of 1.6 liters. Most cars have a manual transmission, and some have an automatic transmission.

It is important that the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant, fuel consumption according to the passport and according to real data make this model the best among other vases.

Models with 8-valve engine

The initial version was the Lada Granta, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with several powers: 82 hp, 87 hp. and 90 horsepower. This model has a manual transmission and an 8-valve engine.

Other technical characteristics include front-wheel drive and a gasoline engine with multipoint injection. The car's maximum speed is 169 km/h and it can accelerate to 100 km in 12 seconds.

Test lamp method. Gasoline quality

As a rule, the Lada Granta is bought by those car enthusiasts who are interested in the opportunity to save money both on the purchase of the vehicle itself and on its operation. In such a situation, Check Engine will light up on the dashboard of the car, and we will be talking about malfunctions in the throttle position and mass air flow sensors, as well as malfunctioning temperature sensors.

Gasoline consumption

Fuel consumption on an 8-valve engine averages 7.4 liters in the combined cycle, 6 liters on the highway and 8.7 liters in the city.

I was pleasantly surprised by the owners of cars of this model, who tell on the forums that the real fuel consumption on an 8-valve Lada Granta with an engine power of 82 hp. slightly exceeds the norm: 9.1 liters in the city, 5.8 liters in the extra-urban cycle and about 7.6 liters during mixed driving.

The actual fuel consumption of the Lada Granta is 87 liters. With. differs from the specified standards: city driving 9 liters, mixed - 7 liters and country driving - 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. A similar model with a 90 hp engine. consumes no more than 8.5-9 liters of fuel in the city and 5.8 liters on the highway.

In other words, these VAZ models can be called the most successful budget models of the Lada Granta car. In winter, fuel consumption increases by 2-3 liters per 100 km.

Cars with 16 valve engine

The engine configuration with 16 valves contributes to a significant increase in engine power. Such Lada Granta models have the same 1.6 liter engine with a power of 98, 106 and 120 (sport version model) horsepower and are equipped with an automatic and manual transmission.

Technical characteristics also include front-wheel drive and an engine with distributed fuel injection. The maximum acceleration speed reaches 183 km/h, and the first 100 kilometers can be reached after 10.9 seconds of driving.

Lada Granta owner reviews

With engine VAZ-11183-50 1.6 82 l. With.

• Nadezhda, Irkutsk. The car impressed with its perky character, despite only 80 horsepower under the hood. The 1.6-liter unit is dynamic and economical, it has potential. Fuel consumption is 7-8 liters. The manual transmission is configured as it should, there is no need to look for gears. The cabin is quite spacious, but the seating position is purely vertical, you sit behind yourself.
• Oleg, Nikolaev. I'm happy with the car, this is my first car. Decent device, worth the money spent. With a 1.6 engine and manual transmission it consumes 8 liters per 100 km.
• Maxim, Kyiv. I purchased the car as a sedan. My Lada Granta is in good condition and I service it regularly. The service center works decently, all spare parts are available - they are inexpensive, and you won’t go broke on them. Fuel consumption 7 l/100 km.
• Larisa, Odessa. Lada Granta is a real anti-crisis car. Comfortable and dynamic, with soft suspension and quite modern equipment. Consumes an average of 8 liters of gasoline per 100 km. Under the hood there is a 1.6 82 liter engine. With..
• Alexey, Tomsk. The car is 2011, I have already driven it for 50 thousand km. I think that this car was not created to be replaced with another in three or four years. The car is quite durable, and spare parts are inexpensive, which means you can use it as much as you like. The quality of materials and components is poor, a C grade. For the money they ask for, Granta holds up well. The car is perfectly suited for Russian roads. The 82-horsepower engine is peppy and actively accelerates the light car. I have the most basic configuration, with a manual transmission and fuel consumption of 7-8 liters per hundred kilometers. The design is strict and quite modern.
• Konstantin, Sverdlovsk. I liked the car, it’s a car for all occasions. Suitable for the role of a first car. I’m just one of those people - I passed my license and bought a new Grant. I think that such cars are not worth buying on the supported market. It’s better to take a branded foreign car then. I have a Lada Granta in the back of a sedan. In general, this car is suitable for undemanding drivers who need a car with a basic set of functions. Gasoline consumption per hundred kilometers is 8-9 liters per 100 km.
• Oleg, Ekaterinoslavl. I've had a Lada Granta since 2012, I've been happy with it since the first day of my trip. It has a lot in common with the Lada Kalina, although it is a more budget car. Grant has a simpler interior, and in general everything looks simple and budget-friendly. Especially in my basic configuration. I bought the 82-horsepower version, which consumes an average of 8 liters of A-95.
• Igor, Kharkov. A great car for every day. If it breaks, I won't be too upset. Consumables and spare parts are cheap - patched up and on the road. A set of tools is always in the trunk, otherwise you never know. The peppy 1.6 engine eats 7-8 liters.
• Sergey, Yaroslavl. I liked the car. I think it’s better to buy our domestic products than Chinese ones. Of course, now there are Chinese cheaper than Granta. But the Russian car is somehow closer and more predictable. Granta's service is simply great, you won't get lost. Gasoline consumption is about 8 liters/100 km.
• Vladimir, Tver. I have a 2014 Lada Granta, with a mileage of 87 thousand at the moment. Good handling, comfortable suspension. All electronic systems such as ABS still work properly and accurately. There is no corrosion, the car consumes 8 liters.

With engine 11186 1.6 87 l. With.

• Konstantin, Taganrog. A wonderful car, I didn’t even expect this from Russian developers. I have a 2016 Granta, I bought it for the New Year. Apparently, the new management of AvtoVAZ has improved the quality of all Lada cars produced, and Granta is no exception. Reliable car, handles and brakes well. An 87-horsepower engine consumes 8-9 liters. I think that the car still has potential, which means there is potential for another price increase...
• Yuri, Sverdlovsk. A comfortable car, with a stiff suspension, holds the road well, handles and brakes well. A 1.6-liter engine consumes no more than 8 liters per hundred, and I think there is no need to install LPG yet. Well, unless they work in a taxi.
• Tatyana, Saratov. Not a bad car, it makes me happy every day. Fast and dynamic, with a smooth transmission. Gasoline consumption per 100 km is 10 liters.
• Nadezhda, Irkutsk. Lada Granta, produced in 2012, has traveled more than 70 thousand km, the flight is normal. I'm happy with absolutely everything in the car - a spacious interior, a capacious trunk, normal equipment, and there is touchscreen multimedia. The 1.6-liter engine consumes an average of 9 liters per hundred km.
• Alexey, Lipetsk. They gave me a car for my birthday, I was in seventh heaven then. The grant is in maintained condition, inherited from relatives. But it’s really nothing. I had to change some small things on the suspension, but otherwise everything is original. I service the engine in a timely manner, like all other parts. Average gasoline consumption is 9 liters per hundred.
• Igor, Donetsk. My Lada Granta was released in 2012, and I consider it the best car in its class. A nimble and dynamic car, it is created for pleasure. At least in terms of handling, the car behaves decently, and the chassis is perfectly adapted to Russian conditions. The 87-horsepower gasoline engine requires timely maintenance. Gasoline consumption per hundred reaches 8 liters.
• Elena, Chelyabinsk. A car for all occasions, it pleases with comfort and a perky 1.6-liter engine. A light and well-handled car, I don’t know why they criticize it, let them try it first. Granta consumes 7-9 liters per hundred.
• Georgy, Moscow. I bought a used Lada Granta with a mileage of 112 thousand km. I wish I hadn't done this. The car breaks down so often that I don’t have time to repair it. Gasoline consumption per hundred is 9 liters of 95 gasoline.
• Dmitry, Arkhangelsk. I decided to take the Lada Granta, I knew what I was getting into. What I expected is what I got. This car requires your own garage and a set of tools. There is no way without this. It is better to keep the car warm, it will last longer. The warranty is certainly good, but I have already run out of it. This is where the garage came in handy. Granta's design is quite simple; you can repair it yourself. With a 1.6 engine it consumes 8-9 liters per hundred. The Granta drives well and brakes well. The design of the car is not for everyone, but from the front it looks very decent for a budget car.
• Larisa, St. Petersburg. I have a 2012 Lada Granta, with a mileage of 98 thousand km. As soon as I hit 100, I'll start tuning. I am not planning to sell, the car is very reliable and performs all the tasks assigned. Moreover, I liked how the engine works. It has good elasticity and acceleration in almost the entire rev range. Gasoline consumption per 100 km is 9 liters, I fill it with 95.
• Mikhail, Nizhny Novgorod region. Not a bad car, at first I didn’t even expect this from the domestic auto industry. Fuel consumption per hundred is 9 liters with a 1.6 engine and manual transmission. There was nothing extra in the car, I got in and drove off. Comfortable interior, tight suspension, but there is slight roll in corners.
• Vitaly, Peter. I repair the Grant myself, I am quite happy with the car. Granta for handy guys, a real man's car. Girls don't understand, although some modern guys don't either. Eats no more than 8 liters of gasoline. The car was created for the working man.
• Irina, Nizhny Novgorod. I'm happy with the car, I knew what I was getting into when I bought the Russian auto industry. I service it at an official dealer in accordance with the regulations, everything is as it should be. The Granta impresses with its good acceleration dynamics and soft chassis, perfect for our roads.
• Alexander, Tambov. It's a good car, it's worth the money. I don’t recommend listening to critics who have never driven a Grant. The main thing is to try it at least once. Although, of course, I can’t help but agree that after a BMW I’m unlikely to want to change to a Lada. I believe that you need to start small - first try out the Granta, and then take something with a larger caliber. At the moment I am satisfied with the Grant; it is a very reliable device. An 87-horsepower engine with a manual transmission consumes an average of 10 liters.
• Alexey, Lipetsk. I like the car, it’s very dynamic and at the same time comfortable. Fuel consumption does not exceed 9 liters per 100 km. 87 horsepower is quite enough for city and country travel, although for the latter I advise you to buy a more powerful and reliable foreign car.
• Yaroslav, Vologda region. I liked the car. The most important thing is not to demand anything supernatural from Granta, and then she will delight you at least every day. Decent city car. Granta sets an example for everyone that just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s bad. Gasoline consumption per 100 km is 9 liters per 100 km.
• Ekaterina, Tula. I have a 2013 Lada Granta, with an 87-horsepower engine and a manual transmission. It eats no more than 9-10 liters per hundred, and this is if you constantly keep the gas full. A very economical car, you can install gas - there will be no problems with installation.

With engine 21126 98 hp. With.

• Konstantin, Vladimir region. I bought a used Lada Granta, with a mileage of 77 thousand km. I got the car for next to nothing, and I bargained hard. And there is a reason for this - it is necessary to repaint the body, which has bloomed in the lower part. The gearbox malfunctions, oil leaks, the engine suffers. There are problems with consumption - it consumes 12-13 liters per hundred... In short, there is work to be done.
• Oleg, Kazan. Lada Granta is a typical budget sedan, and in my opinion it is no worse than its classmates. Tested all the cars before buying this one. When purchasing Granta, I received not only a car, but also extensive service with cheap spare parts. Powerful engine 1.6 98 l. With. consumes 9-10 liters.
• Volodya, Minsk. I will praise the car for its soft suspension, modern equipment and comfort in the cabin. A 99-horsepower engine consumes 8-10 liters per hundred.
• Dmitry, Belgorod. I think that the Lada Granta is a completely modern car, and it’s not worth overpaying for a foreign car, well, perhaps just for the nameplate on the hood. The Granta has modern equipment, a touch screen, and full power accessories. In general, all options, and no worse than Renault Logan, which is much more expensive. In addition, I have a powerful 98-horsepower version with excellent acceleration dynamics. Fuel consumption is 9 liters of gasoline per 100 km. There's plenty of room for five passengers, although a third in the back seat might be a little cramped. Overall, the car is worth the money, even taking into account all these price increases.
• Nadya, Nizhny Novgorod region. I liked the car, and in 50 thousand km there was not a single breakdown. The Russian auto industry is no longer what it was after perestroika in the 1990s and early 2000s. The quality has improved, especially with the arrival of new company management. The current top managers of AvtoVAZ really care about Lada products. I think that AvtoVAZ is moving in the right direction. I have a Lada Granta with a 1.6-liter engine, it produces 98 horsepower and consumes up to 10 liters per 100 km.
• Boris, Tomsk. I'm happy with the car, it's an excellent device for all occasions. It drives very well and brakes well, the ABS system works predictably, there is a minimum of slipping and slipping. With a 98-horsepower engine, consumption is 10 liters per hundred, I have a version with an automatic transmission.
• Alexander, Nizhny Novgorod. Not a bad car, perfectly suited for our roads, which is not surprising. Well, at least in this regard, Grant is certainly no worse than the new Logan, I drove it with a friend. In terms of handling, both cars are surprisingly close, the Granta even behaves more actively in corners, only there is more roll. Fuel consumption 9 liters.
• Larisa, Moscow region. I liked the car, I praise Grant for its efficiency and dynamics. Gasoline consumption in the city is no more than 9-10 liters per 100 km.
• Diana, Smolensk. I have a Granta sedan, a spacious and comfortable car. This car doesn’t care about speed bumps, not even at high speed. Consumption 9 liters.
• Inga, Vorkuta. My Lada Granta will soon turn six years old, during which time I have driven about 180 thousand km. The car is still running. But I’ll be honest, Granta’s resource is already at its limit, and it’s time to sell. I’ll update something and sell it for scrap in exchange for a Lada Vesta. The car eats 7-9 liters - with an automatic transmission and a 98-horsepower engine.

With engine VAZ-21127 1.6 106 l. With.

• Yaroslav, Penza. My grant will soon reach 200 thousand, but the car is still running. The car got old, and I took it to the dacha and left it there. Helps me with housework. Grant is unsuitable for civilian roads; everything needs a major overhaul. But the 106-horsepower engine was not damaged one bit and works as it should. Eats 11 liters.
• David, Irkutsk. I use the car for 70 thousand km, which is how much I have driven in three years of operation. I serve it myself. Spare parts are cheap, so you can save on more than just gas. By the way, consumption is 10 liters with a 1.6 engine.
• Marina, Nikolaev. Lada Granta is a very comfortable car, with a high-torque 1.6-liter engine. In the city, the engine requires 9-10 liters per hundred.
• Artem, Novosibirsk. I'm happy with the car, it's a wonderful car. Dynamic, acceleration to hundreds in 10 seconds. The car is light and thanks to this it handles well. The roll in corners is small, you can roll at a decent speed. The 1.6-liter engine produces 106 horses, no worse than most competitors. The Granta still has potential, maybe a more powerful engine will soon appear, for example from the Lada Vesta. It's comfortable to sit behind the wheel, I liked the lateral support. And in the back seat it’s not too bad either – well, at least not a single adult passenger was hurt. The car consumes an average of 9-10 liters per 100 km.
• Mikhail, Vologda region. The car is fire, no doubt about it. A friend's Logan can't keep up with my Granta. The thing is that I have 106 horsepower under the hood. Moreover, a five-speed manual transmission works together with the engine, which reveals the full potential of the engine. Fuel consumption averages 9-10 liters per hundred. Currently the mileage is 98 thousand km. I service my car at an official dealer, it’s not my business to get my hands dirty and sit in the garage all day. I'm happy with the car, I got in and drove off. It never let me down on a long journey.
• Vasily, Ekaterinoslavl. A car for all occasions, I liked it. The controls are simple and clear, no need to get used to it. And without instructions everything is clear. All readings are perfectly readable, the dashboard pleases with its information content and clarity. Quite interesting navigation through the touch menu on the center console, there are a lot of functions there. My Lada Granta with a 106 horsepower engine consumes an average of 9 liters of gasoline per 100 km.
• Oleg, Tyumen. I liked the car, a classic four-door sedan equipped with a 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine. I had exactly the same power unit in a Daewoo Nexia car. But Granta is much more economical - no more than 10 liters per hundred.
• Vitaly, St. Petersburg. Cool car, just right for me – a beginner. I passed the traffic rules exam with flying colors, now I can push on. I took the Granta in the top version, with a 106 horsepower engine. Fast car, consumes about 10 liters.
• Svetlana, Perm. I bought Grant in 2015, the car is still like new. There are no serious breakdowns, I change filters and oil, and everything else is the responsibility of the dealer. Consumption 10 liters.
• Dmitry, Sverdlovsk. I praise Grant for his courageous design; I think this is exactly what a real state employee should look like. At least there is nothing superfluous in the design of the car, everything is done simply and to the point. Comfortable interior, soft suspension, large trunk, clear handling. I think that this state employee doesn’t need anything else, and there are plenty of advantages. Fuel consumption with a 1.6 engine and an automatic transmission is 10 liters.

Gasoline costs

Official data states that the fuel consumption rate of the Lada Granta on the highway is 5.6 liters, in the combined cycle no more than 6.8 liters, and in the city only 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers.

These figures apply to all engine types.

Real fuel costs range from 5 to 6.5 liters outside the city, depending on engine power. And the average gasoline consumption of the Lada Grant in the city reaches 8-10 liters per 100 km. Winter mileage increases by 3-4 liters in all types of engines.

What factors influence the fuel consumption of the Lada Granta - Factory parameters

• in urban conditions, the standard 100 km takes from 7.1 to 19.7 liters (the average value, respectively, is 11.8);
• on the highway - 6-10.2 (7.6);
• combined cycle consumption – 7.2-14.8 (10.4).

The new procedure for calculating the basic rate of fuel consumption recommended by the Ministry of Transport for 2022 • 2022 IA-159-r provides for the possibility of choosing the procedure for calculating the base rate of fuel consumption per mileage of a passenger car.

Reasons for increasing fuel consumption

Like many cars, sometimes the Granta's gas costs exceed the norm. This happens due to:

• Engine malfunctions;
• Machine overload;
• Using additional equipment - air conditioning, on-board computer, etc.
• Constant sudden acceleration and braking of the car;
• Consumption of low-quality gasoline;
• Extra costs for illuminating the road with headlights in unnecessary cases;
• Aggressive driving style of the car owner;
• Presence of congestion on city roads;
• Wear and tear of some parts of the car or the car itself.

The winter season also increases Grant's fuel consumption by 100 km. This is due to additional costs for heating the engine, tires and vehicle interior.

The world's main methods for measuring the consumption of new cars External factors

With this method of determining the average fuel consumption, the result is less accurate than in the previous one, but it will qualitatively show the excess or value of the specified fuel consumption. To summarize, let's say that if you need a relatively cheap, reliable car with low Lada Granta fuel consumption per 100 km, then you should take a closer look at one of the Lada Granta cars.

Automatic gearbox

A 16-valve engine model with a power of 98 and 106 horses is equipped with an automatic transmission. Thanks to the gearbox, such models consume more fuel. The reason is that the automatic device changes gears with a delay and, accordingly, the fuel consumption of the Lada Granta automatic increases.

So, the fuel costs for a 16-valve model with a power of 98 hp. are 6 liters on the highway and 9 liters on city roads.

Engine with 106 hp. consumes 7 liters on the highway and 10-11 liters outside the city.

Mixed driving consumes about 8 liters per 100 kilometers. Winter driving increases fuel costs for the Lada Grant automatic transmission of both engines by an average of 2 liters.

Factors leading to excessive fuel consumption

According to the manufacturer, the average fuel consumption of the Lada Granta per 100 km is about 7 liters for the Granta Sedan and Granta Liftback and 6 models. The main thing is not to exceed the parameters recommended by the manufacturer, because very high pressure will increase the rigidity of movement, in addition, the danger will increase tire rupture on difficult sections of the road.

Sedan and liftback body

The Lada Granta sedan went on sale in 2011 and immediately became a popular car model. The reason for this was the massive purchases of this particular car: two years after its release, every 15 purchased car was a Lada Granta sedan. Of the three known trim levels - Standard, Normal and Luxury, the most affordable option is the standard. The engine capacity is 1.6 liters and the power is 82 hp. With. makes this 4-door model not only a budget, but also a practical economy class car. And the average gasoline consumption of the Lada Granta sedan is 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

Before the release of the new Lada model, many became interested in how much it would change. As a result, the technical characteristics of the liftback are not very different from the sedan. This car entered the market in 2014. The main changes are visible in the exterior of the car and in the 5-door configuration. Other functional devices remained the same or were improved. The lack of changes can be seen on the car configuration, which was transferred from the Grant sedan. Fuel consumption in such cars is slightly higher, as engine power has increased.

Fuel quality

Not only the level of fuel consumption, but also the reliability of the corresponding components may depend on this aspect. Here, the manufacturer strongly recommends using only 95 gasoline. It is this brand, according to numerous observations of owners and experts, as evidenced by many reviews from owners, that can extend the time until the next required refueling. We should not forget the fact that the primary and important indicator for fuel is its quality, and not the octane number. Similar to the proverb: “Check seven times, and fill once”!

Options for reducing fuel consumption

The fuel consumption of the engine directly depends on the above factors that affect the increase in gasoline costs. To reduce fuel consumption, you need to:

• check all engine systems for serviceability;
• monitor the electronic system;
• detect injector problems in time;
• regulate fuel system pressure;
• clean air filters in a timely manner;
• turn off headlights if they are not needed;
• drive the car smoothly, without jerking.

The transmission plays an important role in fuel consumption. Owners of a VAZ with a manual transmission have lower costs than drivers of a Lada Granta automatic. Therefore, when choosing a car of this model, you need to take into account all the factors that influence moderate fuel consumption.

Lada Granta cars are one of the few that have a powerful engine and relatively low fuel consumption. This is one of the main advantages in a series of budget cars.

Will “economical firmware” help cope with the problem of excessive consumption of gasoline?

Equipping each Grant with a full set of electrical systems and an on-board computer allows any owner of this car to reflash these systems, replacing the settings installed by the manufacturer with those that the owner himself considers necessary to activate.

Naturally, such manipulation is quite risky, however, the car manufacturer is not able to initially assume in what conditions this or that car will be operated. Reflashing will allow you to significantly reduce gasoline consumption (you can save up to 20%), and if the result does not suit the car owner, he can easily return to the standard settings.

It is recommended to replace the original settings with new ones only if the owner has a valid warranty for the car, and it is better to entrust such a procedure to a qualified professional. If you wish, you can change the settings yourself, but before that you should understand in detail all the issues of this process.