Datsun - unusual car, based on Lada Granta. This machine began to be produced in 2014, and AvtoVAZ and Nissan were engaged in production. Of course, many people are interested not only in specifications, but also the fuel consumption of the Datsun per 100 km. In general, the Datsun is significantly different from the Lada from the technical side, and there are also several global visual changes. Such a car belongs to the middle class and is quite cheap. You can find out in detail the information on the video on the network where the test drive is carried out.
Fuel consumption according to the passport
The most popular model Datsun is called he Do, but there is also Mi Do on sale. The main differences between the two models are in the body, namely the sedan and hatchback, as well as in the gearbox and equipment. The sedan and hatchback have the same 8-valve engines with 87 hp. and a working volume of 1.6 liters. The base version only produces a sedan, which has a slightly lower power output of 82 hp, which slightly increases the cost of gasoline for the Datsun on-Do.
The main indicators of fuel consumption for a Datsun with a capacity of 82 hp the following:
- In the urban cycle, the owner of the Datsun must spend 9.7 liters.
- Consumption on the Datsun he Do on the track is 6.1 liters.
- In the combined cycle, fuel consumption will reach up to 7.5 liters.
The more powerful version has slightly different performance:
- In urban mode, you will need to have 9 liters of gasoline for a 100 km drive.
- On the highway, consumption is reduced to 5.8 liters.
- With such a fuel consumption for a Datsun he Do in the city and on the highway, in the combined cycle, about 7 liters are obtained.
It can be seen that with more power, fuel consumption is reduced, since modern technologies and equipment are used. For version with automatic transmission gears, fuel consumption indicators will be higher and amount to:
- In urban mode, gasoline consumption will be 10.4 liters.
- In the extra-urban cycle, 6.1 liters per 100 km of track will be required.
- In the combined cycle, approximately 7.7 liters are obtained.
The figures with an automatic transmission are higher, which is especially felt in the city, but the ride comfort is more. As for diesels, the Model does not have them, so it is impossible to say what diesel consumption the Datsun has on the highway or in the city. But among the latest updates, a 16-valve model has appeared on sale. The fuel consumption figures will be:
- In the urban cycle, 8.5 liters will be required.
- To drive on the highway for 100 km, you need 5.4 liters.
- In the combined cycle, the car consumes 6.6 liters.
Datsun has a certain tendency that the more powerful the car, the lower the fuel requirements for driving.
Real indicators
Many car owners know that real consumption fuel always differs from that declared in technical passport. This is due to the fact that the measurements are carried out in ideal conditions, on a flat road, without heavy traffic, which can be on the highway or in the city. If you believe the survey of the owners of this brand, then in the combined cycle, fuel consumption is approximately 7.5-8 liters per 100 kilometers. For units, the indicators differ up or down.
Such values are highly dependent on driving style, traffic jams, weather and total mileage, the condition of the car.
If we talk about the value in the city, then the survey does not give a clear answer, for many, the indicators are less than 8 liters and more than 10 l / 100 km. It is worth noting that for new car different errors are possible, but the values \u200b\u200bshould be close to the passport ones after 10,000 km of run.
Comparing the car and its performance with competitors, it can be noted that this model is not on the lowest rung and can seriously compete with many well-known foreign cars.
Revived a few years ago, the Datsun brand continues to develop the Russian range of on-DO sedan modifications and mi-DO hatchback. Last November, we recall, the sedan received a version with an automatic transmission, and in September of this year, Datsun dealers began accepting orders for on-DO and mi-DO with a 16-valve engine. In order to find out how the on-DO rides with a new engine for it and whether the increase in 19 forces (compared to the 8-valve engine) is worth the extra charge that they ask for it, the Dvizhka columnist went to Armenia.
More powerful than before Datsun on-DO and mi-do got well known domestic motorists The "127th" AvtoVAZ engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 liters. With.
The same motor is installed on models such as Lada Granta, Kalina, Priora.
Before installing the VAZ engine under the hoods of their cars, the engineers of the Russian representative office of Datsun thoroughly modernized it, since its original version, according to them, “did not live up to the brand standards.”
In particular, specialists from Datsun recalibrated the "127th" motor, used the main pair with gear ratio 3.9, and also improved the engine cooling system.
As a result, according to official statements, the elasticity of acceleration and the dynamics of cars have improved, and traction control has become more convenient. According to Datsun, on-DO and mi-DO with an upgraded “16-valve” are smoother than the 106-horsepower Ladas, they start off, and also accelerate without jerks and delays after changing gears.
In addition, Datsun engineers made adjustments to the fan, which improved the efficiency of the engine cooling system; the air conditioning clutch on the 16-valve Datsun turns on more smoothly than before. Representatives of the brand also claim reduced fuel consumption for Idling. And they claim that Lada cars Granta / Kalina families will not receive an improved engine.
Along with the new motor, the on-DO and mi-DO also received a number of improvements aimed, as Datsun says, "to improve comfort and 'touch' quality." In particular, door seals have been changed, the operation of the lock has been improved. tailgate, enhanced soundproofing engine compartment. The luggage rack on the mi-DO is easier to remove; both cars received new speakers with an extended frequency range and a smoother frequency response.
How does it all work in practice? The upgraded "127th" motor is especially pleasing in the city. First of all, confident traction from the very bottom: even when starting on a difficult climb, there is no hint that the car may stall. The clutch pedal, in turn, is quite informative - I would only like the clutch to “grab” closer to the beginning of the pedal stroke.
On the track, questions about the 16-valve on-DO, oddly enough, arose. Of course, we did not expect the dynamics of a sports car from a 106-horsepower B-class sedan, but the lack of traction when accelerating from urban to suburban speeds in fourth gear was a surprise.
We leave the city of Spitak in the direction of Dilijan, sung in the film "Mimino". On the outskirts - a very small slope, but a long rise. Fourth gear, on the tachometer - 2500 rpm, and ... a sedan in which two people are sitting, and only a couple of travel bags in the trunk, as if "refuses" to accelerate and demands a "third". On a mountain road with "plug" turns and constant fluctuations heights, everything becomes completely “sad”.
Reducing the speed to comfortable for hearing and economical in terms of fuel consumption of 2000-2500 by turning on IV-V gears is possible only on separate straights, on which the road does not go up. On most of the “serpentines” of Armenia, one has to maintain the speed above the mark of 3000. And listen, to put it mildly, not the most “musical” sound of the “127th” Togliatti engine.
And it would be nice if only one engine would vote! In the end, it does not press hard on the ears - thanks to the improved sound insulation of the engine compartment. But the “family” howl of the VAZ gearbox is actively mixed with the roar of the engine. When accelerating, it is especially clearly audible in second gear, when releasing gas - absolutely at all stages.
And this is especially offensive, since a 5-speed is configured mechanical box it’s very good on on-DO and mi-DO: the gears turn on clearly, and they switch without any extra effort; lever travel is long, but within reason.
And in general, the 106-horsepower on-DO rides well: it “steers” confidently, accelerates adequately to its power on medium and high revs on a 4-lane highway, and the energy intensity of the suspension is such that even potholes half a wheel deep do not cause any significant discomfort to riders. On a rocky primer, you can not even go, but "blame" for all the money. By God - other crossover manufacturers could learn from Datsun engineers how to adjust the suspension! ..
You can only find fault with the fact that road bumps are regularly transmitted to the on-DO steering wheel. And also to the fact that the "steering wheel" itself is a little "cotton" in the near-zero zone.
What is the bottom line?
To answer the question in the title, you should first study the price list at new Datsun on-DO and mi-DO with 16-valve engine. New motor available for cars in medium and top trim levels: Trust and Dream. Surcharge for it is 15 thousand rubles.
Datsun on-DO 1.6 16v, thus, costs from 515,000 rubles, 106-horsepower mi-DO - from 566,000 rubles. An alternative for the money present times are only "so-platform" Granta and Kalina and the Uzbek Ravon.
It should also be noted that for 15 thousand Datsun offers not only an additional 19 forces - brand representatives say that 16-valve cars have reduced operating costs and cost of ownership compared to previous 8-valve cars. Add to this innovation in terms of comfort.
In general, we say “Yes!” to Datsun cars with a new engine ...
Among the owners domestic cars there is an opinion that to fill them vehicles can be used with almost any fuel that is on the market. Such a statement originates from those times when, in addition to " VAZ classics» Nothing more modern could be found on the roads.
Only 95th gasoline?
Modern VAZ cars are equipped with, which require a good attitude and quality care. This also applies to the brand of fuel that is refueled in the tank.
According to the official documentation of Lada Granta, this car must consume exclusively A-95 gasoline.
Is it possible to refuel with A-92 gasoline?
There is such a thing as octane number, which is determined in numerical terms of the name of the fuel. If it is recommended to use gasoline with the number 95 for the car in question, then there are reasons for this.
The fact is that the engine, which is designed for A-95 gasoline, will be able to start working with any type of fuel. He won't test for octane rating. Instead, to put it simply, it will treat any gasoline as if it were A-95, compressing it accordingly.
And, given that A-92 fuel has an octane rating three units less, then the degree of its possible compression may turn out to be lower than in the case of the recommended fuel. This may not be noticeable if the engine has already traveled more than one or two hundred thousand kilometers, since the compression performance of the combustion chamber decreases somewhat.
Try to fill up at large network gas stations.
If you fill in high-quality 92nd gasoline, then on, this is precisely the main argument of those who like to refuel with gasoline with a lower octane rating.
But, in the case of proper technical condition, as well as with a new car, it will compress the working mixture to the maximum. And for this gasoline with a lower brand is not designed. So, if you do not want to hear the sounds of detonation, as well as eliminate premature wear of car parts in the near future, then you should listen to the recommendations of the manufacturers, and “feed” the car exactly what is written in the instruction manual.
Video of a test measurement of the actual octane rating of 92 gasoline
In the video below, the process of measuring the octane number of gasoline, which was purchased at regular gas stations in Novosibirsk, takes place. Only one probe showed the presence of really 92nd gasoline.
And in the instruction manual for Lada Granta, gasoline is indicated at least 95.
In simpler terms, the use of any lower grade fuel will result in unintended knocks and. They are very small local explosions that damage the condition of the cylinder and, to some extent, the piston. Moreover, all this can lead to increased wear and, most importantly,. So any attempt to save on cheaper gasoline will be doomed to failure.
How then to be with gasoline "older"?
And let's refuel the 98th?
Given the above information, you might think that then it would be advisable to fill the car with gasoline with a higher octane rating. For example, it could be A-98, which is the standard for many modern cars foreign production.
But, here again you have to upset you, since the mechanism requires a clear and correct attitude towards itself. Therefore, if the compression ratio is designed for A-95, then A-98 gasoline will be compressed to exactly the same level. And it is possible to reveal the potential of this fuel only when its compression force is higher, which the Lada Grant engine is not designed for.
The result of refueling with 98th gasoline will be the inability to use its properties to the maximum, and you will simply lose your money on the difference in the cost of gasoline of different brands.
Features of the national gas station
But, this is all theory. The fact is that in our country the situation with fuel is not as rosy as one might expect. Often, the required octane number in the fuel sold is achieved through the use of special chemicals, referred to as "additives" (as in the video above). Thus, a chemical analysis will show that this number corresponds to the brand, while the car may not want to work with this gasoline fully. In this case, you have to.
And the majority of domestic oil refineries do not have equipment that could process oil into gasoline grades higher than A-92. It is for this reason that there is an opinion “among the people” that there is no difference between brands with an octane rating of more than 92 in principle.
But the cost of gasoline will vary significantly. In addition, the savings on the "correct" fuel are not so high in terms of its consumption, which does not cover the additional material costs. The exception is exclusively the urban traffic cycle, where trips are made mainly on low gears and, often, high speeds of the power unit.
However, this is the opinion of people, but not automotive experts. And improper operation is rarely associated with one's own inattention. Instead, complaints about the build quality of the machine itself begin to arise.
Conclusions and opinion of the owners of Lada Grant
So what kind of fuel should you choose for Lada Grant engines?
Here the answer is very simple. If you have a gas station in your city that guarantees the quality of the gasoline that it sells, then it is worth buying only 95 gasoline. In addition, it will not be superfluous to carry out compression control at least once every fifty thousand kilometers. This will allow you to find out about problems in time, if any, and immediately fix them. Thus, the car will be able to constantly use the fuel to the maximum.
But, if there is no high-quality fuel within reach that would meet state standards, then you will need to focus solely on your own impressions.
Try refueling with one brand of gasoline, and then listen to the operation of the engine. If it remains smooth and does not arouse suspicion, then such fuel, albeit with caution, can be used. But, if, then this should be the first signal that this fuel must be drained immediately so as not to damage the car.