VAZ-2110 vs Lada Granta: two generations of Lada saloon
Updated Report an error By Oleksandr Hnatiuk
Lada · 2011–present
Granta
- Power
- 72 kW98 PS
Lada · 1995–2007
VAZ-2110
- Power
- 52 kW71 PS
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Granta 1 VAZ-2110 0
- Family Granta Boot: 520 l vs 416 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,247 mm vs 4,265 mm
Verdict Opinion
The Granta is the more modern and better-equipped car, with an automatic option, electric power steering, a bigger boot and, in European specification, a full set of electronic safety aids. The VAZ-2110 is the older design with the more powerful 16-valve engines and a higher top speed, and it is now a car for those who like the 1990s Lada era.
For everyday use and safety the Granta wins clearly; the 2110 appeals mainly on character.
— Oleksandr Hnatiuk
The VAZ-2110, sold in Europe as the Lada 110, and the Lada Granta are front-wheel-drive saloons from AvtoVAZ that were built roughly a decade apart. The 2110 entered pilot production in 1995 after a development that began in 1983, and the saloon was built until October 2007, when the Priora took over. The Granta, developed under an internal "Low Cost" project on the Lada Kalina platform, entered production in November 2011.
They were never sold new side by side, but they are almost exactly the same size and were both offered in Germany, which makes them a natural comparison for anyone choosing a used Lada saloon.
Engineering, design and everyday use
Engineering
Both cars use transverse petrol fours driving the front wheels. The 2110 range ran from a 1.5 8-valve with 52 kW (71 PS) to 1.5 and 1.6 16-valve engines with 67 kW (90 PS); every version used a five-speed manual. The Granta uses 1.6-litre engines: an 8-valve with 64 kW (87 PS) and 16-valve units with 72 kW (98 PS) or about 78 kW (106 PS). It added a four-speed automatic in 2012 and later an automated manual.
The Granta has MacPherson struts at the front, a torsion-beam rear axle and electric power steering. Both cars have front disc brakes and rear drums.
Size and practicality
The 2110 saloon is 4,265 mm (167.9 in) long and 1,680 mm (66.1 in) wide on a 2,492 mm (98.1 in) wheelbase, with a 416 L (14.7 cu ft) boot. The Granta saloon is 4,260 mm (167.7 in) long, 1,700 mm (66.9 in) wide and taller at 1,500 mm (59.1 in), on a 2,476 mm (97.5 in) wheelbase, with about 480 L (17.0 cu ft) of boot space in EU catalogue data. Both families also offered estates and hatchbacks, and the Granta added a liftback.
Performance and safety
The 16-valve 2110 reaches 185 km/h (115 mph) and 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds, using about 7.4 L/100 km on the NEDC cycle. The 8-valve Granta manages 168 km/h (104 mph) and 11.8 seconds, with 6.6 L/100 km. In Germany, the 2004 Lada 110 listed only a rear centre belt and rear head restraints as standard safety items, while German-market Grantas had front airbags, ABS, brake assist, ESP and ISOFIX as standard. No Euro NCAP rating was found for either car.
Size and weight
| Granta | VAZ-2110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,247 mm167.2 in | 4,265 mm167.9 in +18 mm +0.7 in +0.4% |
| Boot | 520 l18.4 cu ft | 416 l14.7 cu ft −104 l −3.7 cu ft −20.0% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Granta (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Lada Granta | Lada VAZ-2110 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 72 kW (98 PS) | 1.5 · 52 kW (71 PS) |
| Production years | 2011–present | 1995–2007 |
| Body | Sedan, Hatchback | Sedan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 72 kW (98 PS) 97 hp Better | 52 kW (71 PS) 70 hp |
| Power, all versions | 64–87 kW (87–118 PS) 86–117 hp | 52–67 kW (71–91 PS) 70–90 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Gearbox | automatic | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,247 mm 167.2 in | 4,265 mm 167.9 in |
| Width | 1,700 mm 66.9 in | No data |
| Height | 1,500 mm 59.1 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,476 mm 97.5 in | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 520 l 18.4 cu ft Better | 416 l 14.7 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 7.5 l/100 km 31.4 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,970/year estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.
In plain words
Lada Granta has more power: 72 kW (98 PS) against 52 kW (71 PS) for Lada VAZ-2110. Lada VAZ-2110 is 18 mm longer than Lada Granta (4,265 mm vs 4,247 mm). Lada Granta has the bigger boot: 520 l against 416 l. Lada VAZ-2110 is the older design (from 1995); Lada Granta arrived in 2011. Lada Granta is still in production; Lada VAZ-2110 is not. On the catalog figures, the Lada Granta is the pick for family.
Which one to choose
Choose the VAZ-2110 if you want the 1990s Lada saloon, ideally with a 16-valve engine, and accept older safety equipment.
Choose the Lada Granta if you want a newer, roomier saloon with an automatic option and, on European-specification cars, airbags, ABS and ESP as standard. Note that cars built after the mid-2022 restart initially had reduced equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Did the Granta replace the VAZ-2110?
Not directly. The 2110 saloon was succeeded by the Lada Priora in 2007. The Granta, launched in 2011, was a separate lower-cost model built on the Kalina platform.
Which is bigger?
They are almost the same length, about 4.26 m. The Granta is slightly wider and taller and has the larger boot: about 480 L against 416 L.
Was there an automatic VAZ-2110?
No. Every series 2110 had a five-speed manual. The Granta offered a four-speed automatic from 2012.