Which car is better than a prior or a grant. Which is better: Lada Priora or Lada Granta? Choosing between accessibility and practicality

As a rule, those who have been driving classic rear-wheel drive Zhiguli or the Samar family look towards the new cars of the Volga Automobile Plant.

The question is not in fashion

Lada Granta appeared in the AvtoVAZ product line in 2011, the production of the sedan started in May of the same year. "Grante" was destined to become the official replacement for the brand's rear-wheel drive cars and the "nine" line. In addition to the sedan, the body line also includes a five-door liftback, which differs from the sedan in the shape of the front bumper, rear doors and, accordingly, feed. The production of cars has been established at the VAZ itself in Togliatti and at IzhAvto in Izhevsk.

"Priora" was officially introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the "top ten" beloved by consumers, but it was only in 2009 that the latter was completely forced out of the assembly line. September 2013 was marked by a restyling of the model, which touched on the appearance (appeared running lights) and a list of equipment (a system exchange rate stability, finalized soundproofing). The choice of bodies for LADA Priora is noticeably wider than for another hero of our review - here you have both a sedan and a station wagon, as well as 3- and 5-door hatchbacks.

The corrosion resistance of the compared cars is generally not bad, but in early copies it is worth paying attention to the lower edge of the hood and trunk, the bottom of the doors, and also look under the bottom. Active corrosion in other places indicates the possibility of poor-quality repairs after an accident. This is especially true of the Prior, which have earned the reputation of fashionable driver's cars among young people.

Looks better than it really is

Salon "Grants" looks more modern and interesting - there is a noticeable difference in development and a change in trends in the global automotive industry. Round air deflectors, a shelf in front of the front passenger seat hint at borrowing from the French school of interior design. Unfortunately, the finishing materials are mostly hard plastics, which after a relatively short period of time begin to make unpleasant sounds. The Priory torpedo has soft components, and it looks stricter. Some elitism is added by oval clocks and gray plastic inserts “under aluminum”.

Places in front and rear of related competitors are almost the same. On the second row, the three of us will sit a little cramped, but moving short distances can be tolerated. But the landing is noticeably different. The heiress of the “tens” will appeal to those who like to be closer to the road: it has a low landing, like cars from the late 90s. But Lada Granta is a representative of the new school, built on the principle of "I sit high - I look far away." Of course, this simplifies the disembarkation / landing of the driver, and improves visibility in all directions from the driver's workplace.

No matter how surprising, but the volume of the luggage compartment in the stowed position of the smaller "Grants" is as much as 50 liters more - 480 and 430 liters, respectively. By folding the backs of the back row, this figure can be increased, but a flat loading area will not work. Interestingly, the backrests in the 60/40 ratio are not folded on all cars - this was the prerogative of only expensive versions.

Gasoline is everything

Grants are offered four gasoline engines volume of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 82 to 106 liters. With. Together with them initially worked 5-speed mechanical transmission and a 4-band “automatic”, and recently a 5-speed was added to them robotic gearbox. The suspension on the car was borrowed from Kalina, but heavily modernized: the castor angle was increased, new front strut supports were installed, rear wheels received a negative breakdown.

The Priora motor line echoes the Grantovskaya. But the Lada-eggplant sedan also boasts a flagship 1.8-liter 120-horsepower power unit, which is aggregated with 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Unfortunately, diesel engines there are no VAZ cars in the range. The Priora suspension is similar in design and design to the "ten". Engineers only finalized MacPherson struts and installed rear shock absorbers greater performance.

Total

If you want a more modern and economical car, then take a closer look at the Lada Granta. Lada Priora but more suitable for solid and practical citizens. But when buying both cars, be prepared for minor troubles, which in most cases can be fixed even on your own.

Despite the fact that the Russian auto industry has been scolded, scolded and, most likely, will be scolded, VAZ cars do not leave the first lines of sales ratings. Why do buyers forgive them for flaws in assembly, cheap finishing materials, as well as a very controversial design? It's simple - the price. As Henry Ford said, "the most nice car, this is new car". This is what Priors and Kalina use, because for the price tag that hangs on these cars in showrooms, you won’t be able to buy even the simplest European foreign car.

The only ones who got close enough to VAZs of value are cars made in the Celestial Empire, but so far, the attitude towards them is still more suspicious than towards domestic cars. Let's take the two most popular cars from, with similar price tags, and try to figure out which is better - Kalina or Priora.

Lada Kalina and Lada Priora have certain errors, but they are forgiven for this, since the price for them is more than democratic

Rumors about this model began to circulate many years before its release. The AVTOVAZ press center did not indulge motorists with information, therefore many myths were composed about this car. In general, no less than ten years have passed from the draft version to the production of Kalina on the conveyor. The first cars appeared in car dealerships in 2004. Initially, customers were offered only a sedan body, and only two years later the automaker pleased with the release of a hatchback and station wagon.

This car is the ideological successor of the tenth model. Many auto experts call Priora not the next generation, but a deep restyling of the “tens”. Indeed, the design of the car, although it was redesigned, but in its outlines the lines of its predecessor are clearly discerned.

The innovations concerned the use of a new power unit (by the way, very, very good - some auto publications generally claimed that new motor this is the best thing in the Priore), a good one, as well as a gearbox that has been significantly upgraded (but don't be fooled by it - it still takes a lot of effort to get into second gear).

In addition, in Priora, for the first time in the history of the Russian automobile industry, an airbag was installed by the plant.

In 2013, VAZ updated both models, plus a third player, Lada Granta, has been on the market for quite a long time, so, today, the question is: which is better - Kalina 2, Priora 2 or Grant. Here we will not talk about Grant, since her comparison with the first two draws on a separate large material.

The new Priora has changed slightly - mainly, the changes have affected the exterior design and interior decoration. The manufacturer plans to remove Priora from production in the next few years, because the management decided that it was pointless to carry out any major updates. But it cannot be said that they completely gave up on the model - they promise to install a new gearbox with a cable drive, as well as a new power unit.

The new Priora has changed slightly - mainly, the changes have affected the exterior design and interior decoration

Much more serious work was carried out on Kalina. In addition to a very noticeably changed appearance and a new interior, Kalina received (oh, a miracle!) Automatic transmission. Yes, yes, you read it right - for the first time, VAZ began to install automatic transmissions on their cars. By the way, reviews about this transmission are quite good. The suspension, gearbox and engine have also undergone refinement. There were complete sets with a multimedia system and "climate".

Despite the seemingly more modest dimensions, there will be more space in the cabin of Kalina 2 than that of Priora. Landing both front and rear passengers in Priore it’s not so comfortable, so there’s a definite plus for Kalina’s salon. Another advantage is the quieter operation of the power unit (thanks to improved sound insulation), while in Priora, the sound is clearly audible even at idle.

Kalina looks more modern and in many respects Priora is inferior to her

As for the acceleration dynamics, it is approximately the same. Kalina may be a little faster due to its lower weight, but the difference is not so important as to pay close attention to it.

The question of choice largely depends on the subjective preferences of the buyer, however, today, Kalina is more preferable due to its higher manufacturability and quite modern design.

For people who often have to transport a large amount of things, the following question is important - which is better, the Lada Kalina wagon, or the Lada Priora wagon? Let's start with the price: for Kalina 2 in a practical body, you will have to pay from 334,500 rubles, and for Priora - from 384,000 rubles. Is it worth overpaying 50 thousand rubles?

If for some special reason you like Priora, then yes - you can overpay, but in the usual case, the situation is the same as with other bodies - Kalina looks more modern and preferable. In addition, with the release of the second modification, good 1.6-liter engines began to be installed on station wagons (previously 1.4-liter engines were installed), so in this regard, Kalina also stopped losing to their eternal rivals.

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Currently among the population Russian Federation vehicles manufactured by the Lada company are very popular. This is a domestic company. It produces a considerable number of car models, in connection with which people who decide to give preference to the company's products often wonder whether Grant or Priora is better.

Introduction

The choice of our compatriots is determined by a number of parameters. The first and, I think, the most important is, of course, the price of the car. Compared to foreign cars, Lada products are not so expensive. Yes, and components, spare parts for cars on the market can be found much easier. They will also come out cheaper than for foreign-made cars. It is worth noting that in all this variety of models sold, a special niche is occupied by those two cars, which we, in fact, will talk about throughout the article. These two vehicles, according to statistics, have become the best-selling copies among all models. It is possible that you just decided to buy a Lada. And here, logically, the question arises before the buyer. "Grant" or "Priora" - which is better? There is nothing strange in this, and we will try to deal with each of the cars in the most detail, find out its advantages and disadvantages. These two models have a lot in common. It is interesting that they are at the same time in quite different price categories. And this clearly does not play into the hands of the choice between the two cars. So the only method that will help us answer the question of whether "Grant" or "Priora" - which is better, will be a detailed analysis with all comparisons for similar types of car characteristics.

Comparison of external and internal appearance

At the very first stages of a detailed comparison of two cars (and we are talking not only about deciding whether Lada Granta or Priora is better), you must first of all pay attention to their interior and exterior. Perhaps someone will not agree with this, but this is not a personal opinion, but simply a statement of fact obtained from surveys of motorists.

So, if we took one of these models as a basis and tried to compare each of them with foreign-made cars, then most likely both models would fail. Here, of course, much depends on the foreign "opponent". But again, based on foreign standards, we can safely say that in terms of its appearance, the Grant is much closer to the conditional bar than the Priora.

Thus, we are already beginning to form the prerequisites for answering the question of which is better: "Priora" or "Grant-liftback". Indeed, the latter looks quite nice compared to the other model. Although the “Priora” is far from a miss, it still lacks something in the fight in the “Grant”. Previously, some experts compared three models at once. They tried to answer the question of what is better: "Kalina", "Grant" or "Priora". The results were highly expected. But the topic of our article is somewhat different, so we will not be distracted by the analysis of the issue of three models already.

First conclusions

So, “Granta” has a more modern, more beautiful design than “Priora”. It is worth noting the fact that both models have a certain basic configuration. And such a complete set of the first car costs much less than the second. Here it is already unambiguous to say that in its appearance the Priora (although it is simply impossible to say that it looks terrible) is still inferior to the Grant. It seems that the scales at this point should tilt in favor of latest model but nothing like that happens. The fact is that in terms of seats, the Priora will be much more comfortable. You need to take into account the quality of the material from which they are made. Thus, “Lada Priora” equalizes the score. And we will continue to consider the characteristics of these two cars to find out which is better: Priora or Granta-sport.

Analysis of the technical equipment of cars

Probably no one will argue with the fact that many people, when choosing a car, pay special attention to the study of the so-called “fuel efficiency”. That is, attention is drawn to how much fuel it consumes car engine. These two models are equipped with almost the same engines. The manufacturers of the concern decided on such an interesting move.

If we take both cars in the same configuration, then in terms of technical characteristics, we are unlikely to notice any special differences between the models. However, it is worth saying a few words about the gearbox that the Lada Granta has. It is certainly better than that of Priora. The fact is that today in this vehicle more than a new version mechanical gearbox. It surpasses the previous one, if not in all parameters, then in the overwhelming number of them, for sure. Switching between gears has become much more convenient. Vibration almost completely disappeared somewhere.

Complete set

If we take two identical configurations, then in terms of fuel consumption, these car models will practically not differ. If you are among the motorists who prefer the automatic transmission, then most likely, like many of your like-minded people, cast your vote in favor of the Lada Grants. Let's not forget that in "Prior" there is no automatic box speed switching. Whether this is a plus or a minus is not for us to figure out. Both models can boast of the fact that they have a fairly reliable, high-quality suspension. But, no matter how reliable it is, Lada Granta will still have it better, since the model itself entered the market later than Priora. So, the suspension was developed by designers and engineers improved. So let's sum it up. Grant has a certain advantage in terms of technical characteristics. But in general, the models differ insignificantly from each other. Therefore, the advantage can be written not as a whole point, but only as a half. Next, we will consider how the cost of cars in different trim levels correlates, in order to then answer the question of what is better to take: "Grant" or "Priora".

The next stage of comparison

Of course, a review of technical characteristics, as well as their step-by-step comparison, is an excellent move, which in some cases allows drawing preliminary conclusions, preparing a preliminary result of the entire comparison. But relying on the opinion only about them will not be entirely correct. Therefore, at the very beginning of the article, the topic of the external and internal appearance of cars was touched upon, and now we will try to answer the question of whether Lada Granta-liftback or Priora is better, based, among other things, on information about the vehicle configurations presented on market.

In general, about the price ratio

So, the cheapest version of the "Priora" will cost about the same amount as the "Grant", presented in a luxury configuration. If someone still does not understand what is at stake, we will try to explain a little more accessible and in more detail. If we take the above-mentioned “Grants” package, then it will have an electric power steering, air conditioning (which has recently been very important in the summer, especially in the South of Russia, where the temperature jumps up to 50 degrees during the day). Also, the “Grant” will have a built-in airbag. But if we take Priora for the same money for comparison, you simply won’t see all these elements in it, since they are not there. With similar "gadgets" "Priora" will cost much more.

"Priora": advantages and disadvantages

If we analyzed the models separately, then the latter, of course, could have several strengths. It is enough to remember that the Lada Priora is ergonomic. Evaluating it on a five-point scale, you can give a four. And confident and strong. Among our youth, this model is in considerable demand. Its production, as you know, started a few years ago, in 2007.

But car racks are a real minus of the model. Considering how unreliable roads are in our country, the racks are simply falling apart. If we pass a verdict on the basis of some general parameters, then it should be noted that in this regard, the Lada Priora is not bad. There are many buyers of the model at the present time. Priora is supplied to the market in two trim levels. These are “Normal” and “Lux”. The first includes front power windows, on-board computer, airbag, headlight range control. The second has the same elements, but air conditioning is added to them, as well as ABC, EBD. There is a noticeable discrepancy between the trim levels and in the appearance of the cars. The luxury model has fog lamps, alloy wheels, parking assistant.

"Grant": advantages and disadvantages

And the Lada Granta is equipped with an engine that produces much less noise. This is achieved through the use of modern sound insulation modules in the design. The Lada Grants line is represented by three modifications, the engine power of which is, respectively, 80, 90 and 98 horsepower.

The interior of the car is carried out, one might say, in the European style. It is distinguished by its characteristics, namely a high level of silence and ride comfort. The production of the model started not so long ago, only in 2011. The basis was the device of the previous car - “Lada Kalina”. Already next year, three trim levels appeared on the car market under the names “Lux”, “Standard” and “Norma”.

The trunk of the "Grants" is more spacious than that of the "Priora". Its volume is 500 liters. But the model has its drawbacks, like every car. Having traveled several thousand kilometers on this car, all drivers are faced with the fact that the transport begins to crackle corny. There is no sensor that shows what temperature the engine has.

Who is Grant suitable for?

But in terms of safety, the car meets absolutely all standards and requirements. Entering a turn, moving at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, is difficult. Often people from 30 to 59 years old buy a car. But if, again, to answer the question of which is better: "Priora 2" or "Grant", based on average characteristics and facts, then here the answer is obvious: "Grant". The model turned out to be very successful, you can not argue with that.

Which is better: “Grant” or “Priora”? Owner reviews

Almost all owners note that technical equipment"Grants" will be better than her rival. Very often Priora has problems with the pump. Since the "Grant" was developed later, it is not at all surprising that the car has been technically improved. Many drivers who had previously used Kalina as a car moved to Grant, citing its advantages.

For those who are looking for an inexpensive and new car, AvtoVAZ creations come to mind first. Although domestic automobile concern gradually switches 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, they are at 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 issue 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’s worth recognizing that among young people (especially guys), Priora is quoted much higher than Grant. She even earned the status of a kind of "kid" car. Still, Lada Grant 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 non-alternative 5-door sedan.

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

It is worth mentioning separately ground clearance. At first glance, the cars are almost equal, because the difference is only 5 mm in favor of Priora. However, this is true only when comparing both opponents with mechanical boxes gear and robot. If the Grant is equipped with a classic automatic transmission, then it noticeably sags, since its clearance decreases to only 145 mm. In light of this, it can be recognized that in terms of dimensions there is a fighting draw.

Exterior

Everything here is subjective. It is noticeable that Priora was created in the first decade of the 21st century, when Lancer models ix, KIA Ceed and others. It left its mark.

Priora has convex head light 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 trim.

In profile, large doors and long 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 out to create a kind of "universal" model. In front, it stands out with large headlights, a radiator grill and an air intake, which, in fact, occupy the entire front. A large hood and round foglights complete the composition.

On the side, there are similar body overhangs, as well as plastic lining on the doors, painted black. Yes and side windows no less than the Priora. At the back, a huge trunk lid with a pair of “claw-like” stampings catches the eye. And the fact that the license plate is installed in 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 are similar - they have an atmospheric design, an injector, an in-line layout of 4 cylinders and a transverse arrangement in the engine compartment.

For Priora and Grants, the list opens with an 8-valve petrol engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. Power is frankly small and amounts to 87 hp. with., which are achieved at around 5,100 revolutions. However, a good torque helps out, which is not only equal to 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 liters. With such characteristics, Priora accelerates to hundreds in quite decent 12.5 seconds, giving out a maximum of 176 km / h. The maximum speed Grants is noticeably less (167 km / h), but the dynamics are slightly better - 12.2 sec.

There is another common motor. They have already become a 16-valve engine, also with a volume of 1.6 liters. Its power is noticeably greater and reaches 106 horses at 5,800 rpm, but the thrust has increased slightly, stopping at 148 "newtons" at 4,200 rpm. Fuel consumption is almost the same. For Priora, it is 8.9 / 6.8 / 5.6, while for Grants it is 8.6 / 6.7 / 5.6. Regarding the dynamics, the Priora exchanges a hundred in 11.5 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 183 km / h. Grants results - 10.9 sec. and 183 km/h. However, this is true for versions with manual transmission5. With AMT5, Granta's 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 remains with Grant, as she has another unit in the gas station - a 1.6-liter, 98-horsepower 16-valve. He has a recoil peak at 5,600 rpm, and a 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.

Gearboxes

Here is a complete victory for Grants. After all, Priora can only offer a 5-speed “mechanics”, which the opponent also has. In general, the box is not bad. However, while driving, many note discomfort - the lever vibrates, the gears do not always turn on clearly, to the point that their gear knob has to be literally driven into the groove. Yes, and departures of speeds, sometimes, happen.

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

Chassis

The chassis layout of the models is the same. This is a standard, as for such a segment, semi-dependent scheme, with a torsion beam on the rear axle and MacPherson struts on the front. discs in front and drums in the back. Of course, the suspension of both models cannot be called driver's, but its energy intensity is at its best, 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 the majority speaks in favor of Priora. After the restyling, the interior of the sedan has noticeably freshened up. 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 is visible an elegant dashboard with convenient scales recessed into small wells. On the rectangular center console, all the option buttons are concentrated, although they are frankly low, especially the temperature and air flow dials. However, this is a consequence of the large display and air deflectors, which took up almost half of the entire space. The entire dashboard is made of plain dark plastic.

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

Grant is a little different. Dashboard it is perfectly readable, but it looks much simpler, and the center console rounded at the bottom is not so elegant, and round air deflectors are placed on top of the dashboard, like rocket nozzles. On the other hand, the ergonomics on it are better thought out and the lower controls are not blocked by the gearshift lever, as in the Priore. There is a spacious niche above the glove box. 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 back is quite comfortable, but Grants' trunk is much larger - by 90 liters.

Equipment

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

As the cost increases, technical indicators increase, and the equipment becomes richer - air conditioning, heated seats, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, an armrest in the rear sofa and other options appear.

In the top, the price for Priora reaches 491,000 rubles, while for Grants it is 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 with a 7-inch TouchScreen display, Bluetooth, parking sensors, an airbag for a passenger, light and rain sensors, which is completely inaccessible to a competitor and other options.

As you can see, the choice between Lada Priora and Lada Granta is not so simple, but not too complicated either. Given the almost identical characteristics of the engines (except for the 98-horsepower), the only question remains 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.

Despite the permanent increase in the share of foreign cars, the positions of the domestic auto industry remain unshakable. Which is understandable: even middle class knows how to count money, and in the face of constant inflation, a car that was considered inexpensive five years ago is now becoming unaffordable. But it would be a mistake to believe that it is not influenced by evolution: it is becoming more comfortable and safe, reliable and of high quality, competing with many budget foreign cars, especially those made in China. So it is not surprising that the subjects of our review are two popular models: Priora, the last copy of which rolled off the assembly line in 2018, and Grant, which is still being produced, but already with the prefix “bye”.

Technical features of the models

To participate in the review, we took cars latest generation with the same 1.6-liter 87-horsepower engines and manual transmission.

As you can see, Priora is larger and heavier: the weight of Priora and Grants differs by 30 kg, and the length by 8 centimeters. But Grants have more ground clearance, and it is more economical. In all other respects, the sedans are about equal.

Exterior

Lada Granta debuted in 2011 and it was front wheel drive sedan. Initially, the car was designed to replace rear-wheel drive versions, in particular, the line of “nines”. Later, a five-door liftback was added to the sedan, which was different from the front basic model slightly (only bumper). Behind, for obvious reasons, the cars turned out to be a little similar. In general, the appearance of the Grants, especially after the last restyling, has become youthful, reminiscent of the typical "dutiki" of the 90s. The bumper, front head optics, running lights have been improved.

The start of sales of Priora dates back to 2007, and the model itself was designed to replace the "top ten", the demand for which fell every year. In 2013, the car underwent a facelift, during which running lights were added and sound insulation improved. The exterior design itself has not changed much and is now perceived as obsolete.

So, in terms of appearance, the question of which is better, Grant or Prior, is not worth it: the first model looks definitely more modern and aesthetic. A wider choice of body types speaks in favor of the Priora: in addition to the sedan, a station wagon and two modifications of the hatchback, three- and five-door, are available.

Salon and trunk

Since Grant was designed later, her interior is just as modern as her exterior. The designers tried to take into account all the fashion trends in the global automotive industry. The round shape of the deflectors attracts attention, the presence of a shelf in front of the front passenger seat is the influence of the French school of auto design. True, the quality of the plastic leaves much to be desired - it is hard, and over time begins to emit unpleasant squeaks. However, there are also soft inserts on the dashboard, and on the dashboard there are even decor elements for aluminum. Oval-shaped watches also look good.

Priora's dashboard has also become much younger, but it is felt that here, too, ergonomics are clearly lacking. As for spaciousness, relatives have approximately the same capacity both front and rear. There is a slight lack of width at the back, three people will be clearly uncomfortable here, especially during long trips. The landing of the heiress of the “tens” is much lower - an echo of the nineties. will appeal to those who like to sit high, and this is obviously the majority. And it's not so much about better visibility: getting in and out here is much easier than at the low Priora. Grants have 90 liters more luggage space, which may come as a surprise, because the dimensions of this sedan are smaller than those of a competitor.

Unlike the Priora, the back of the rear sofa is lowered for Grants, but not for all configurations, and it will not work to get a flat loading platform.

Engines and transmissions

On both cars, an almost identical eight- or sixteen-valve 1.6-liter engine is installed, which they inherited from Kalina. But the degree of forcing they have is different. Priora has 98/106 liters. with., in the younger brother, less powerful ones, 82- and 87-horsepower, were added to these two power units. But even on the same engines, purely subjectively, the Grant seems to be more torquey - perhaps due to the presence of a lightweight connecting rod and piston group. In any case, these motors are less noisy, vibrate noticeably less and consume less fuel. As the latter, only AI-95 is used.

As for the transmission, Granta's leadership here also looks obvious - her cable box looks much more preferable. Essentially, this is a modernized manual transmission from the VAZ-2108, which works much more clearly, although it is considered noisier.

Considering all of the above, the answer to the question of whose power unit is better, Priors or Grants, will be unequivocal, but this advantage cannot be called decisive.

Dynamics, fuel consumption

Equipped with an 87-horsepower engine, it consumes the same amount of gasoline as its colleague in the review, equipped with the same power plant:

• City - 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers;
• Highway - 5.8 liters;
• Mixed mode - 7.0 liters.

But due to the different weight, the acceleration dynamics is different: Priore takes 12.5 seconds to reach a speed of 100 km / h at a “maximum speed” of 176 km / h, Grant accelerates faster (12.2 seconds), but goes “quieter” ( its limit is 167 km/h).

106-horsepower 1.6-liter sixteen-valve is another common engine, but here all indicators are different, except for top speed(183 km/h). In Lada Priora, the consumption in the city, highway and in mixed mode is 8.9 / 5.6 / 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (acceleration to “hundreds - 11.5 seconds), for Lada Granta - 8.6 / 5, 6 / 6.7 (10.9 seconds) for the manual, and 9.9 / 6.1 / 7.6 (13.3 seconds) for the four-speed automatic.

So, according to these indicators, the comparison of Grants and Priors did not reveal a clear winner: the heir to the “tens” is faster with one power unit, and loses with another.

Manageability and safety

It is difficult to call it as comfortable as modern foreign cars, but in terms of handling, Priora is quite good. With an increased steering rack travel, the car confidently holds the road even at speeds exceeding 120 km / h. Yes, and it is easier to maneuver here due to the increased number of revolutions of the steering wheel (4.1). Granta loses in comparison with a competitor - the car rolls more when cornering, because there are fewer revolutions (3.1), and any unevenness can cause a departure from the original trajectory. At the same time, her suspension is softer - this is enough comfortable car regardless of body type.

As for the indicator of reliability and safety, both cars are equipped with an airbag for the driver and ABS / EBD / BAS systems - this is, so to speak, the minimum European standard for basic configurations. In addition, there is a burglar alarm and central locking with remote control.

Options and prices

Options for both cars do not differ much. The basic version has daytime running lights, one PB each, the already mentioned EBD / ABS / BAS systems, audio preparation and tinted windows. At Priora, you can add an on-board computer, electric power steering, armrest, eyeglass case to this list. The cost of the Standard configuration is approximately the same - they ask for 460 thousand rubles for the Priora, and 430 thousand for the Grant. Why the base Priora is more expensive than Grants is unknown to science, but with an increase in equipment, the picture changes, becoming more predictable.

The Priory's Norma equipment costs 470 thousand, while the level of equipment corresponds to the initial level of Grants. The top version of Image can be purchased for 530 thousand, while the competitor has a relatively expensive Luxe Prestige worth 610 thousand. Here you can enjoy air conditioning, a modern seven-inch touchscreen multimedia display, a passenger airbag, parking sensors, light / rain sensors - options that Lada Priora does not have.

What to choose: Grant or Priora

Summarizing the above, it is difficult to give preference to any one model. Moreover, there are modifications with different bodies - sedans, liftbacks, station wagons, hatches, sports versions. So it would be interesting to compare and reviews of real owners.

But here, too, opinions differ. Many argue that the Grant is more reliable and better than the Priora, that this car has minor malfunctions that make it necessary to contact a car service, occur later and less often. Moreover, in most cases, these are such defects that allow you to move on your own, and not resort to the help of a tow truck (malfunctions of the heater, power window mechanism, generator, etc.). smaller, the appearance is much more modern and attractive. The only negative characteristic of all models is the whistle of the brakes, but sooner or later you get used to this and stop paying attention.

Another advantage of the heir to the “tens” is more spacious salon especially in terms of passenger legroom. Landing is also much more convenient, the trunk is almost 90 liters more. Add to this richer equipment, and the picture emerges more or less slender.

But many people like the Priora, and it is quite reliable. Moreover, according to statistics, the owners of this car visit a car service less often. Perhaps the point here is greater maintainability - many repair Priora in garage conditions, fortunately there are no problems with spare parts, and their cost is an order of magnitude lower than that of foreign cars. The only thing that upsets even supporters of a car with an old-fashioned design is the too high cost. But since the production of the model has been discontinued since last year, price comparisons are not entirely correct.

So - Grant or Prior - it's up to you to determine. If you are only interested in a new car, the choice is unambiguous, but information has repeatedly slipped on the network that they also plan to curtail the production of Lada Granta, especially against the backdrop of increasing problems with suppliers. It is not known when this will happen, so we would advise you not to put off the purchase indefinitely. And inflation is not conducive to maintaining the purchasing power of the population at the same level ...