Each person at least once in his life faced a choice - which car to take: domestic or foreign, used or new ... russian car industry, which also provides reasons for thought about the choice. Besides, favorable prices will be taken into account in the future - regarding maintenance, repair and replacement of parts.

Just recently, the leading manufacturer AVTOVAZ has improved most of the models, and also released new ones, which are becoming more and more popular every day. To help buyers with a choice, I decided to discuss what is better: Lada Granta or Lada Priora. According to the latest statistics, these are the best-selling cars of this company. These models differ from the well-known Lada Kalina and from each other, so let's see what exactly.

Let's start by looking at external data. The Priora has a traditional body shape similar to the previous version. After restyling in 2014, it acquired improved headlights, bumper and rear dimensions.

Granta has now acquired a youthful stylish shape reminiscent of a foreign car. The running lights, bumpers and headlights have been improved. In this category, you can give her preference.

Interior - salon overview

If we take Priora as an example, then the interior in it has changed for the better. The salon used modern soft-look materials.

Whereas Granta has a cheap plastic dashboard. But it has a more spacious interior.

Price and quality

In this comparison that better than Priora or Granta liftback, the second option wins, since today the new Priora without additions costs like the Granta in the luxury package. This difference in price has been achieved thanks to a new design that uses fewer small parts. This is what contributed to the reduction of noise.

Priora has two configurations for all models: Norma and Lux. Granta also has a third - Standard, which is the cheapest. At the same time, inexpensive configurations of the first model are better equipped than the second. But their cost is much higher. But there are practically no differences between expensive configurations. They include:

• front airbags;
• electric power steering;
• multimedia system with on-board computer;
• heated seats, etc.

Specifications

This criterion worries domestic motorists most of all, so we will analyze in detail all the available parameters.

Headlights

If you choose from cars, which is better - Grant or Priora regarding light, then opinions are divided. Granta wins in the low beam category, and in the Priore, a good high beam. It also has an advantage in the structure of the headlight - lamps for different lights are installed separately, so this makes it easier and cheaper to replace in the future. Full characteristic looks like that.

• DRL / HE P21 / 5W 12V / 21W / 5W.
• Middle and high beam H4 12V / 60W / 55W.

Lada Granta:

• Low beam (H7).
• Far (H1).
• Turn signal lamp PY21W 12V / 21W.

Clearance

For both car brands, regardless of the body - liftback, sedan, sport or hatchback - ground clearance the same - 16 cm.

Trunk

What Grant is better than Priora is the volume of the trunk.

In the first case, it is equal to 520 liters, in the second - 430. But if you fold the back sofa, then this figure increases to 700.

Suspension

If you are thinking about what is better to buy - Priora or Grant, then opinions on this characteristic are also divided. The first model is bought because of its good handling. Due to the increased travel of the steering rack, it becomes more "obedient". In the sport version, the suspension has been significantly improved. The second option is taken by those who value comfort. Grants have fewer turns from lock to lock, in comparison with Priora - 3.1 versus 4.1. It also has more roll in corners and is perfect for older drivers. Accelerating more than 120 km / h, it will not feel very good. Although this is the last, therefore more modern development of the creators.

Engines

If we compare which is better - Grant or Prior relative to the engines, then in reality they are almost the same. But my personal opinion is that the 16-valve Granta is faster than the opponent (especially in the "sport" version - this was also proven on test drives).

IN lineup Priora has only two positions - 98 and 106 hp, while Grant added two more - 82 and 87. In addition, they are equipped with a sound insulation system.

The fuel consumption declared by the plant also does not differ much - about 9-10 liters in the city, and six on the highway.

Transmission

Choosing from two - Grant or Priora - which is better, the first option wins with respect to this characteristic. I declare with confidence that the new cable checkpoint beats the old prior's one.

This is a modernized version of the gearbox with the VAZ-2108, which, albeit noisy, but at the same time gives clear work of the wings. Transmissions can be turned on literally with the little finger. In Prior, there is a mechanic, and in Granta, there is a choice - mechanical, robot and automatic.

The opinion of LADAVODS

It was also interesting to get acquainted with personal experience and reviews of car owners in different bodies - hatchback, liftback, sedan or sport - as to which car is better: Priora or Grant. Here opinions are divided. Many, having bought Grant, claim that it is of better quality. With it, you need to go to the service of relatively minor breakdowns much less often (according to some users). The good news is that the car came to MOT, and not it was attracted. Most often, malfunctions of small units occur: a stove, a generator, a window, etc. Grants' price is lower, the exterior suits many. The only thing is the brakes. Even in the service, this is already considered normal, since it is observed in almost every model.

Regarding which is better - Priora or Grant, the reviews were different. Many speak well of the Granta's more room, especially for the legs. It is roomy, comfortable to fit and pleases large trunk... This is especially true for those who need it for work, and in everyday life too. Grants have a rich set, plus a new platform. There are large doors, like in Kalina station wagon or hatchback (video is presented below).

Others like the Priora better - the package and the engine power. Her fans tend to believe that Granta has more visits to the service. But many consider the Priora to be overpriced as expected. Although it is simply dictated by modern realities. Foreign cars have also risen, like everything else in this world. The restyled versions have already acquired all the necessary elements - a short steering rack, a cable gate and other things that are so much praised in Grant.

Also, many prefer the appearance of the Priora, while the second Lada does not like the shape of the stern, especially in the bodies of the liftback, hatchback and sedan. Priora looks more modern, so it can be called a youth version. Convenient for both driver and passengers.

My opinion

I myself have been the owner of the Priora for two years. For two years on new car I skated over 30,000 km. During this period, there were a lot of minor breakdowns, but for all the time it never got in the way. The battery sat down once, through my fault - it did not extinguish the ceiling lamp.

Based on experience, I can answer the question which car is better - Lada Granta or Priora. When purchasing, I leaned towards the second option, because of the higher cost. Plus, it is positioned as the flagship of the domestic automotive industry. There is little space in it, but it can be safely called a B-class.

Initially, the goal of improving the version of the 10th family was invested in the creation of Priora. And Grant is a cheaper version of Kalina, which replaced the Zhiguli. It's simple budget car, improved for modern roads.

From all of the above, we can conclude that a VAZ-made car is like a lottery. Each model may have a good or problematic option. Priora is a model that has been tested for decades, and Granta is a more modern car assembled with new technologies. And, seriously judging by the technical characteristics, in terms of the latest versions, in many criteria, Grant surpasses the Priora, and in cost, including that for some today it is one of the main selection criteria.

For those looking for an inexpensive and new car, the first thing that comes to mind is AvtoVAZ's creations. Although the domestic automobile concern is gradually switching to the production of more comfortable and expensive models that can compete with foreign cars, the choice of budget options is still wide. In principle, this is quite reasonable - the price for them is low, there are no problems with spare parts either, specifications in general, on the level, they do not sag too much in comparison with Chinese cars, or even surpass them.

However, there is often a dilemma between the two models. So which is better - Grant or Priora? This question also needs to be dealt with.

Prestige

Of course, it's a little strange to talk about this in the light of such a comparison, but it should be admitted that among young people (especially guys) Priora is quoted much higher than Grant. She even earned the status of a kind of "boy" car. Still, Lada Granta is focused primarily on the older generation, whose representatives do not pay much. This means that in this round, the victory remains with Priora.

Video: 2013 Lada Granta Lux. Overview (interior, exterior, engine)

Body range and dimensions

And in this regard, Granta is a clear favorite, because it can be chosen both as a sedan and as a liftback, while the Priora buyer will have to be content with a no-alternative 5-door sedan.

If we compare the parameters of competitors, it is noticeable that the Priora surpasses its counterpart in length, but Granta wins back in width and height. The Priora has a longer wheelbase, however, the front and rear tracks are narrower, and the trunk is noticeably smaller. A clear comparison of the parameters is presented in the table:

We should also mention the ground clearance. At first glance, the cars are almost equal, because the difference is only 5 mm in favor of Priora. However, this is only true when comparing both rivals with manual transmissions and a robot. If Granta is equipped with a classic automatic transmission, then it sags noticeably, since its clearance decreases to only 145 mm. In light of this, we can admit that in terms of size, there is a combat draw.

Exterior

Everything is subjective here. It is noticeable that the Priora was created in the first decade of the 21st century, when the Lancer IX models were taken as an example, Kia ceed other. This left its mark.

Priora has a convex headlight optics, a massive sloping hood and an unpretentious bumper. In addition, the front end is decorated with tiny round foglights and a trapezoidal grille with chrome edging.

In profile, large doors and long body overhangs are immediately noticeable, and the glazing area is impressive. In addition, a long stamping line crosses the entire sidewall. But there are no plastic moldings. The stern is not bad - a smooth bumper, high feet, a massive trunk lid with a shiny lining. Not too bland, but there is nothing flashy either.

Lada Granta is made in a more modern style, but her appearance is frankly boring. It is noticeable that the designers set themselves the goal of creating a kind of "universal" model. At the front, it is distinguished by large headlights, a radiator grille and an air intake, which, in fact, occupy the entire front view. And the composition is completed by a large hood and round foglights.

On the side, there are similar body overhangs, as well as plastic door trims, painted black. And the side windows are no less than those of the Priora. At the back, a huge trunk lid with a pair of "claw-like" undershapes catches the eye. And the fact that the license plate is installed in the rear bumper only enhances the impression.

Video: 2014 Lada Priora Lux. Overview (interior, exterior, engine).

Specifications

Engines

Lada Priora boasts a pair of engines, while its counterpart has 3 engines. In many ways, these power units they are similar - they have an atmospheric design, an injector, an in-line arrangement of 4 cylinders and a transverse arrangement in the engine compartment.

For Priora and Granta, the list opens with an 8-valve gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. The power is frankly small and amounts to 87 liters. sec., which are reached at around 5,100 revolutions. However, a good torque helps out, which is not only 140 Nm, but is already available at 3,800 rpm. The consumption of the models is identical and quite acceptable - 9.0 / 7.0 / 5.8 l. With such characteristics, the Priora accelerates to a hundred in quite decent 12.5 seconds, giving out a maximum of 176 km / h. Maximum speed Grants are noticeably less (167 km / h), but the dynamics are slightly better - 12.2 sec.

There is one more common motor. It has already become a 16-valve engine, also with a volume of 1.6 liters. Its power is noticeably higher and reaches 106 horses at 5,800 rpm, but the thrust has increased slightly, stopping at around 148 "newtons" at 4,200 rpm. The fuel consumption is almost the same. For Priora, it is 8.9 / 6.8 / 5.6, while for Grants - 8.6 / 6.7 / 5.6. Regarding dynamics, the Priora exchanges a hundred in 11.5 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 183 km / h. Results Grants - 10.9 sec. and 183 km / h. However, this is true for versions with manual transmission5. With AMT5, Granta performance is worse - 12.3 sec. and 180 km / h, supplemented by an appetite of 9.0 / 6.6 / 5.2 liters.

But the round is up to Grant, as she has one more unit in the store - a 1.6-liter, 98-horsepower 16-valve. Its peak recoil is at 5,600 rpm, and the maximum torque of 145 Nm is achievable at 4,000 rpm. However, due to aggregation exclusively with AT4, the results are average - 13.3 sec. up to a hundred, a maximum speed of 173 km / h and an appetite of 9.9 / 7.6 / 6.1 liters.

Gear boxes

Here is a complete victory for Grants. After all, Priora can only offer a 5-speed "mechanics", which is also available in the competitor. In general, the box is not bad. However, while driving, many people note discomfort - the lever vibrates, the gears are far from always engaging clearly, to the point that their gearshift knob has to be literally driven into the groove. Yes, and departures of speeds sometimes happen.

Nevertheless, in addition to the "handle", LADA Granta also has a classic 4-band from JATCO (model JF414E) for a 98-horsepower engine, and also a 5-speed robot of the АМТ 2182 type. domestic production... Of course, with such transmissions, the dynamics are a little worse, and the consumption is higher, however, these gearboxes are quite at the level of competitors that are sold at about the same price, and most importantly, they make it possible to forget about constant switching, which is more than important in megacities.

Chassis

The layout of the undercarriage is the same for the models. This is a standard, as for such a segment, semi-independent scheme, with a torsion beam on the rear axle and MacPherson struts on the front. disc in front, and drum back. Of course, the suspension of both models cannot be called driver's, but its energy intensity is at a height, which, coupled with good ground clearance (like some crossovers), makes both cars ideal for country (and not only) roads.

Interior

Of course, interior design is a subjective matter, but most are in favor of Priora. After the restyling, the sedan's interior freshened up noticeably. It is made in a classic style with a touch of sportiness.

A sweeping 3-spoke steering wheel rises in front of the driver, behind which you can see an elegant dashboard with convenient scales recessed into small wells. All the options control keys are concentrated on the rectangular center console, although they are frankly low, especially the disc temperature and air flow controls. However, this is a consequence of the large display and air vents, which took up almost half of the entire space. The entire dashboard is made of solid dark plastic.

The seats are not bad, but they clearly lack lateral support, which is why in sharp turns driving a car is not easy. Visibility is on par, although wide A-pillars limit the sector. There is ample space behind, and the trunk is not the smallest.

Things are a little different in Grant. Dashboard is perfectly readable, but it looks much simpler, and the center console rounded at the bottom is not so elegant, and on the top of the torpedo there are round air vents placed like rocket nozzles. On the other hand, the ergonomics are better thought out on it and the lower controls are not blocked by the gearshift lever, as in the Prior. Roomy recess above the glove compartment. The steering wheel is almost the same as that of the Priora, and the black finishing plastic too.

With visibility, things are about the same as with the seats. The rear is quite comfortable, but the Granta trunk is significantly larger - by 90 liters.

Equipment

The configurations of the models are approximately the same. The only difference is that in basic configuration Standard Grants have only one airbag, EBD, ABS and BAS systems, DRL, and audio training. Priora, in the Standard version, additionally has an eyeglass case, an on-board computer, an armrest, an electric power steering and handles painted in body color. And the price is almost the same - the Grant costs 383,900 rubles, and the Prior is given for 389,000 rubles. Such equipment as Priora (slightly better) in Grant can only be obtained in the Normal / Classic version, which is 419 600 rubles.

As the cost rises, technical indicators, and the equipment becomes richer - there is an air conditioner, heated seats, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, an armrest in the back sofa and other options.

In the top, the price for Priora reaches 491,000 rubles, while for Grants it is equal to 541,400 rubles. However, the difference of 50,000 rubles, taking into account approximately the same technical data, is quite justified, since LADA Granta has a multimedia complex completely inaccessible to a competitor with a 7-inch display such as TouchScreen, Bluetooth, parking sensors, a passenger airbag, light and rain sensors and other options.

As you can see, the choice between Lada Priora and Lada Granta is not so simple, but also not too difficult. Given the almost identical characteristics of the motors (except for the 98-horsepower), there remains only the question of the transmission, since fans of automatic machines will have to choose only Grant. Its price is slightly higher, however, given the presence of an automatic transmission, a robot and more generous equipment, the difference is quite justified.

Most people who want to buy a coveted car ask themselves the question of choosing between a domestic version and a foreign model, and also what to prefer: a new copy or one that has already been used? Some potential customers are interested in new sales leaders, while others are inclined towards "dark horses". Also, many motorists want to understand what is better among domestic hits - Lada Granta or Lada Priora.

Next, we will try to understand this difficult situation and provide novice lovers of automobile "works" with some practical advice in order to understand which is better. Let's make a comparison, based, among other things, on the reviews of the real owners of Lada Granta or Lada Priora.

"Thanks to" a new round of the economic crisis, many imported new cars have become inaccessible to the average russian consumer and many began to choose between Lada Granta and Lada Priora. This circumstance makes many look to the side. domestic manufacturer, and a comparison of several models is carried out in order to understand which is better.

There is a certain increase in interest in Russian practical models, for example, Lada Granta or Lada Priora, which inevitably leads to an increase in their demand. This moment was adopted by AvtoVAZ, having made a number of significant changes (updates) in its model range, as well as releasing several interesting and promising new car modifications, and the reviews of the model owners indicate that the modifications have become much better.

Here you can undoubtedly note the most popular versions at the end of 2015: Lada Granta or Lada Priora. Next, we will carefully consider these compact and promising models, we will compare the features pricing policy and consumer qualities.

More specifically: which of these models is more acceptable for purchase, which is better?

What parameters will we take into account when comparing Priors and Grants?

In this comparison, a certain unethicality can be traced, since each of the modifications of the Lada Grant or Lada Priora has firmly settled in its own consumer niche. But, "clenching our fists", we will do it, since this issue worries a multi-million army of fans of these cars.

Priora in the market space is positioned as a continuation of the famous "ten", for some time now serving "retired". Grant, the manufacturer addressed the role to be a completely new modification that can completely replace the obsolete "classics" on the market.

So, let's get down to the main intrigue, make a comparison, and try to find out which is better.

Comparison of exteriors

Traditionally, we start with the appearance. We look at the galaxy of options that are offered by the manufacturer's design department. Priora immediately evokes associations with a classic sedan, which slightly betrays the similarity of its lines with its predecessor. Body shape is more apt to be defined as "traditional" rather than "modern".

Even in spite of the restyling performed in 2014, the body cannot be called revolutionary changed. Designers "made" Priora happy with new headlights, bumpers and rear dimensions. The exterior has improved, but not significantly, although the reviews of most of the owners of the new items are positive.

Much more significant changes have already been noticed in the interior. What is the use of materials from the “soft-look” line alone, thanks to which the interior has acquired a richer look. But the previous problems did not go away, including the driver's seat cushion, which was small in size.
The difference between Grants is a larger supply of space inside the cabin. Only the plastic of the dashboard, which has no best quality.

The exterior should be noted separately. It is quite modern and not devoid of its own style. The car body will delight you with swift lines and graceful contours. From a distance, the model is indistinguishable from an expensive foreign car.

In this discipline, Grants turned out to have more advantages, but it is not yet a fact that this particular model is better.

Let's move on to comparing configurations and cost

Note that Priora is the only model in the domestic production field, produced in 4 body versions: sedan, hatchback, station wagon and especially coupe.

For fans of station wagons, Priora is a monopoly.

Granta does not have the specified body type, but can please its buyer with a sedan and a liftback. The sports version is positioned separately.

In terms of equipment, there are two versions available for Priora: "Norma" and "Lux". The difference between Grants, except for the two designated ones, is the presence of the "Spartan" variation "Standard".

Interestingly, the low-cost options for equipping the Priora have an enviable greater potential than the Grants. And the price for them is much higher.

If we touch on the "Luxury" version, then it is almost identical for both models considered here.

Among the options for the most luxurious version are:

• electric power steering mechanism;
• front cushion;
• heated front seats;
• innovative multimedia system;
• onboard controller with wide functionality.

And these are just the main benefits.

And again "Luxurious" Grant is about 15% cheaper than its rival in a similar "decoration". This is achieved due to the reduction in the number of small parts used during the body assembly process.

This is the secret of reducing the level of noise, side rattles and other nature of the annoying body and salon "orchestras".
A significant advantage of Grants is a great variability in terms of recruitment, which allows you to take over leadership in accessibility for different social strata.

Specific prices for the models are not specifically fixed here, but only trends in the cost policy are given, because different sellers set mutually different prices.

At this stage, we again give preferences to Grant. However, these are far from all the comparisons that can be made on the Lada Granta or Lada Priora.

Are the technical parameters comparable?

So, our task is to understand what is closer to the buyers of Lada Granta or Lada Priora? Aspects of this issue lie in many reviews of owners who do not see significant differences between the modifications present here. This is not surprising, since the cars are equipped with identical engines and almost the same transmission units.

In the Priora model range, two units are found: 98-horsepower and a version for 106 "horses". Granta already boasts 4 engine modifications: less forced, 82 and 87-horsepower versions are added to the two indicated.

Much attention is paid to the "sick" units of the Priora - the struts and the electric power steering. The manufacturer claims that in the updated modification, these shortcomings have been eliminated.

A significant problem with Priora is the risk of bending the valves when the timing belt breaks. In the modified engine "21127" this drawback was also not eliminated. It seems that it will not be possible to "hide" from this problem in the future, since according to persistent rumors gaining momentum, this model has been on the assembly line for the last year.

Over the three-year period of operation of the Grants, no significant shortcomings were revealed. As an exception, the generator bearing is presented, which is prone to frequent failure.

When choosing between two competitors LADA Granta or LADA Priora we should not forget about the aspects we have mentioned. According to the tradition that has already formed here, our sympathies are shifting towards Grants.

What are the owners thinking?

I would like to dwell on the owners' reviews aimed at comparing Grants and Priors as a separate point. Such battles often flare up on online forums.

Most of the "couch" critics prefer Grant, although they immediately "roll back", fearing her novelty. On technical aspects, the cars are almost identical, and on the exterior the palm is deservedly "on the hood" of Grants.

But there is also a caste of third parties who compare the acquisition of a "VAZ" model with a lottery drawing, that is, if you are lucky and you get a good car, then you enjoy the operation. When fortune turned away, no amount of modification can fix the situation. You just can't understand what to choose for yourself LADA Granta or LADA Priora?

And what about sports modifications?

Stubbornly performing a comparative analysis of the two "experimental" models, one cannot but ignore their sporting variations. If "Priora" is a continuation of the classical school, then the sports model of "Grant" is a contender for the status of a car with an individual look.

This is echoed by such aspects:

• new design pendants;
• adjustable camber;
• modified transmission;
• aggressive and uncompromising body kit.

Based on many tests, it can be argued that sports modification Grants are much faster than their rivals, which cannot be said about the “civilian” versions.

Outcome

Our analysis revealed Grant as the winner of single combat. This car, due to the novelty of the exterior design, a larger set of versions in terms of equipment, is positioned more preferentially for purchase.

What to choose LADA Granta or LADA Priora is decided by the specific future owner.

As for these two domestic cars, they are chosen, first of all, for the reason that their cost is much lower than that of most analogues produced abroad. Already given enough, everyone knows that AvtoVAZ cars are considered good, affordable and high-quality working cars that can be used for small families and doing business. It is worth highlighting the fact that cars of this production are actively used in government structures of various kinds.

There are two domestically produced cars in approximately the same category, and. Not everyone, even an actively interested person domestic auto industry, will be able to answer the question which car is better. For this reason, in order to make a high-quality, correct and reliable verdict, it is necessary to thoroughly study every component of cars.

Starting positions and characteristics

Lada Priora, by the way, is family car, which has been produced for a long time. More precisely, the car appeared on domestic market, back in 2007. This model replaced the VAZ 2110, which had gone on a well-deserved rest. In 2013, the Priora was almost completely redesigned. Thanks to this, several cars appeared at once, with different kinds bodies.

1. The very first model was released in the sedan body since 2007.
2. Next came a car with a hatchback body, which appeared in 2008.
3. A universal body type, appeared at Priora in 2009.
4. The coupe body, which appeared in 2010, is very popular to this day.

If we talk about the age of the model, then in this case there is one indisputable advantage. The fact is that the car has been produced for a long time, which means that a lot has been redesigned over the years. The last re-release of the car showed that there are practically no significant shortcomings in the work of Priora.

Russian sedan

From a technical point of view, the car is constantly being modernized and improved in all respects. It is for this reason that buying a new car that would cause serious troubles in technical terms is reduced to zero. Moreover, all the most modern technologies and systems that do not allow him to lag behind new products in this regard. Priora in this regard shows a quite decent result.

What about the equally famous domestic buyers Lada Grants, it came to the market in order to replace the already significantly outdated VAZ 2105 and VAZ 2107. It was this car that brought a breath of fresh air to the domestic automotive market. During its existence this car, he became the owner of two different bodies.

1. The sedan body was the very first, and it appeared in 2011.
2. After that, a car with a liftback body appeared, in 2012.

Comparative test drives

In order to get an accurate answer to the question of what the old Priora, the much more recent and updated Grant, can offer, it is necessary to compare cars in each position. The main parameters have always been indicators of the length, width and height of the car, as well as the size of the wheelbase. In this case, as expected, Priora comes forward, whose body length was 4 meters 35 centimeters, and the size of the wheelbase is 2 meters 49.2 centimeters. For Grants, these figures are much lower. In this case, the length of the car was 4 meters 26 centimeters, and the wheelbase was 2 meters 47.6 centimeters.

Despite the fact that Granta has a much shorter car length, she was able to provide exactly the same amount of space for rear passengers, as in Priora. Due to the fact that Granta has a much more advanced architectural structure, she can also transport small-sized cargo. Grant's car with a sedan body has a luggage compartment of 480 liters, while the Priora boasts only 430 liters of free space. The situation looks the same with the five-door hatchback, since the wheelbase in this case remained unchanged.

• The length of the Lada Priora is 4 meters 21 centimeters.
• Luggage compartment - 360 liters.
• The length of the Lada Grants is 4 meters 24.6 centimeters.
• Luggage compartment - 440 liters.

Judging solely by the size and spatial features, then in this case, it looks much more attractive new model car. Father-in-law, Grant bypasses Priora, in all respects. Among other things, Granta has a much more unusual and interesting appearance.

Despite all this, Priora is not even going to give up. After all, this car has one hidden trump card in the sleeve, in the form of a station wagon, which Grants simply do not have. The luggage compartment in this case already has an indicator of 444 liters. In addition, it is possible to fold rear seats and increase this figure to 777 liters of free space. This is just an ideal option for people who often need to transport small-sized loads, often traveling to the country and nature. Alas, it cannot offer such a grant to its buyer.

As for the 3-door coupe, this option also has its fans and admirers. it great option, for people who love an unusual style of cars.

Strength parameters and aesthetic data

Over the past few years, AvtoVAZ has released several updates for its vehicles at once. It cannot be said that in technical terms there is a direct significant diversity, but the situation in this regard, at least, has moved from dead center... Grant uses gasoline engines 1.6 liters, which have two and four valves on the cylinders. The power of these cars was 81 and 120 horsepower. The hatchback won't be able to take advantage of the most powerful engine available. It is also possible to choose a car with a mechanical and automatic transmission gear.

The car is capable of accelerating to 100 kilometers per hour, in 9.5 seconds, on the most powerful engine option, and in 13.5 seconds, on a car operating at 81 horsepower. As for the Priora, relatively recently, she had another type of engine. A much more powerful 1.8-liter analogue has the ability to accelerate the hatchback to 100 kilometers per hour in 10 seconds. The torque in this case is 165 Nm. Thanks to this, the engine with a capacity of 123 horsepower can feel quite briskly on the road. In some situations, previously there was not enough traction for a comfortable ride.

Without a doubt, the car should be chosen based on general indicators. Therefore, in this case, it is imperative to weigh all the disadvantages and advantages of each car.

As for Grants, it looks much more rough and not aesthetically pleasing. Most of all complaints were, just the same to rear view car, where the trunk looks like a completely foreign body. However, the situation was significantly improved by Granta liftback. There is already a much more interesting and high-quality salon, and there is also an opportunity to choose several equipment options.

If we talk about the Priora wagon and hatchback, then they look great. This is a fairly practical version of the car, which does not have blown lines and other unusual elements. We can say that it is timeless classics.

Price policy

Before making final conclusions, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with this component.

1. Priora can be used as a work vehicle, it exists in a wide variety of modifications and is sold at different prices:

• Hatchback - 350 thousand rubles.
• Sedan - 335 thousand rubles.
• Station wagon - 375 thousand rubles.

Richer versions of cars come at a much higher cost.

1. Grant is a much more modern model of a Class B car, costs as much:

• The cheapest version of a car with a 1.6 liter engine and 82 horse power, will cost 289 thousand rubles.
• Top-end equipment - 420 thousand rubles.
• Sports option - 482 thousand rubles.

Those people who are looking for a car for family trips will definitely choose Priora. However, if you need to get more comfort while driving, then you should pay attention to Grant. Either way, these two cars look pretty good.

You decided to buy a domestic car because the price attracts. True, Grant is cheaper than Kalina by about 30 thousand rubles. But you still doubt which model is better: Granta, Kalina or Priora. These cars belong to different classes, they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let's try to figure out which Lada is better.

Compare appearance

Both models are available as a hatchback. Both models have the same side doors. Lada Kalina outwardly seems a little smaller. Lada Priora has a slightly longer body, because it seems larger. If you need a more modern model, then you should take a closer look at Lada Kalina. It is better developed by the designers.

Did you know?The first domestic car to receive an airbag is the Lada Priora.

Granta's front view is more interesting than Priora's. And Priora's rear view is prettier than Granta's.

Salon

Let's figure out which is better - Grant or Kalina - in terms of cabin comfort. Kalina's interior is 5.5 cm higher and 3.6 cm wider. Both salons are quiet enough. The disadvantage of Lada Grants is that after a run of a couple of thousand kilometers, the car starts to crack. Noise isolation on Kalina is better than on Grant.

The dashboard on Grant does not publish extraneous sounds, and on Kalina, some noise and rattling may come from the panel. There is no room for an ashtray in the Grants salon. Lada Grant has an engine temperature sensor, but Kalina does not have such a sensor. In the Granta cabin there is an automatic transmission, on the Priore there is a 5-speed mechanical box gear. The seats of the Lada Grants salon are not comfortable enough. They are cheap, tough. And Kalina has anatomical seats, which creates convenience for the driver and passengers.

Note! The advantage of anatomical seats is that they follow the shape of the seated person's body, and thus create a comfortable ride.

We will study the complete set of cars and decide which is better: Priora, Kalina or Grant. Kalina is short steering rack, electric power steering, power windows for front doors, air filter, athermal glass. There are foglights on the Grant, there is an electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, power windows for front and rear doors. Inside the Priora, the plastic is more pleasant to the touch than the Grants. The appearance of the Grants salon is better than Priors or Kalina.

Trunk capacity

There are three body types: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. The wagon turned out to be the most practical.

Note! The station wagon allows not only to expand the space for transporting goods, but also can be transformed into a bed for spending the night in the car.

Kalina vs. Grants inferior in trunk capacity. Large trunk on Grant (about 480 liters) appeared by increasing the length of the body. However, this trunk closes loudly. The boot capacity of Kalina is approximately 360 liters. And if you add rear backrests seats, the volume will increase to 700 liters. The loading height on the Lada Priora is less, and the side is 2 times lower than on the Kalina.

Did you know?Lada Kalina has been produced since 2004. At first, the cars were sedans, and after 2 years they began to roll off the assembly line in the back of a hatchback.

Suspension and chassis

Consider which is better in terms of suspension and chassis. All models have improved suspension. But on Grant, the suspension is more energy-intensive, behaves better in the pits. On bumps Grant behaves better than Priora or Kalina. On Grant, there is no impact on the steering wheel and there is no rattling of the steering rack, and Kalina has such a defect. Lada cars are front-wheel drive. Lada Granta is more controllable, since it has a short steering rack (the distance between the stops is 3.1 turns). On the Priore, 4.1 turns from lock to lock.

The brakes on Grant are better due to the fact that they are ventilated and equipped with BAS. The weak points of Lada cars are considered to be stabilizer struts and shock absorbers.

Engine and transmission

If we talk about which car is better, Grant or Kalina, in terms of the motor, then it should be noted that the engines are slightly different. Although Grant has a "Kalinovsky" engine with the same number of valves (in older models there are 8 valves, in new ones - 16) and a volume of 1.6 liters, the power of the Lada Grant engine is higher (110 horses) than Priora (90 horses) and Kalina (82 horses). This advantage is due to the fact that a lightweight connecting rod-piston group is installed on the Grant. This allows you to increase power, reduce noise and vibration levels, and reduce consumption of gasoline consumed. All Lada models consume 95 gasoline. The gas pedal on the Grant is better, it works softer and more informative, because it is electronic.

On 16-valve engines with a volume of 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters, the valves will bend when the timing belt breaks (this is a feature of engines from Lada Priora).

Motor Grants runs without extraneous noise. On Kalina, the sound of a running engine resembles work diesel engine (there is a characteristic bubbling). On Kalina, the material of the plastic covers is better. Lada Granta has an electric throttle.

If the timing belt breaks on the 8-valve Lada engine, the valves do not meet with the pistons. This allows you to save the valves (not bend) when the timing belt breaks.

For intensive cooling of the pistons, Grant has oil nozzles. There are spacer washers on the Grants knee shaft. The Grants ignition system does not use coils. The resource of the Granta engine is about 200 thousand km, Kalina - about 250 thousand km.

Important! To extend the engine life, it is recommended to change the oil every 15,000 km, and the timing belt every 50-60 thousand km.

Safety

Let's figure out which is better to choose - Grant Kalin or Prior - in terms of security. There is one airbag on Lada Grant, but there is no one on Kalina.

Autoreview magazine tested machines for safety. The Granta model we tested did not have front pretensioners and front seat belts restraints, but that didn’t stop the car from earning 8.4 points in its EuroNCAP crash test.

Did you know? According to the results of the crash test, only Hyundai Solaris (8.5 points) came out ahead of Grants, which has 2 airbags, pretensioners and front seat belt limiters.

We hope that our article helped you figure out which is better: Kalina, Priora or Granta.