As for these two domestic cars, they are chosen primarily for the reason that their cost is much lower than most of their analogues produced abroad. It has already been sufficiently given that everyone knows that AvtoVAZ cars are considered good, affordable and high-quality work cars that can be used for small families and running a business. It is worth highlighting the fact that cars of this production are actively used in government agencies of various kinds.
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There are two domestically produced cars, Lada Granta and Lada Priora, in approximately the same category. Not every person, even those actively interested in the domestic automobile industry, will be able to answer the question of which car is better. It is for this reason that in order to make a high-quality, correct and reliable verdict, it is necessary to thoroughly study each component of the car.
Competitors of Lada Priora 2021 in a new body
When choosing a new car, you should not forget about competitors, who often have similar or superior characteristics. For Priora, the main competitors will be the following car models:
- Lada Vesta.
- Lada Granta.
- Lada Kalina.
Among foreign models, there will most likely not be many competitors, since they belong to a different price category or are significantly superior to the Priora in terms of technical equipment. The closest competitors may be the following machines:
- Renault Logan.
- Hyundai Solaris.
The Priora will perform well both in the city and on the highway thanks to the improved suspension and updated electronics.
Starting positions and characteristics
Lada Priora, by the way, is a family car that has been produced for quite a long time. To put it in more precise numbers, the car appeared on the domestic market back in 2007. This model replaced the retired VAZ 2110. In 2013, the Priora was almost completely redesigned. Thanks to this, several cars appeared at once, with different types of bodies.
- The very first model was released as a sedan, back in 2007.
- Next came a car with a hatchback body, which appeared in 2008.
- A universal body type, appeared at Priora in 2009.
- The coupe body, which appeared in 2010, is extremely popular to this day.
If we talk about the age of the model, then in this case there is one undeniable advantage. The fact is that the car has been produced for quite a long time, which means that quite a lot has been redesigned over the years. The latest re-release of the car showed that there are practically no significant shortcomings in the work of the Priora.
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From a technical point of view, the car is constantly being modernized and improved in all respects. It is for this reason that purchasing a new car, which would cause serious troubles in technical terms, is reduced to zero. Moreover, the car is equipped with all the latest technologies and systems that do not allow it to lag behind the new products in this regard. Priora shows quite a decent result in this regard.
As for the Lada Granta, no less well-known to domestic buyers, 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 automobile market. During the existence of this car, it became the owner of two different bodies.
- The sedan body was the very first, and it appeared in 2011.
- After this, a car with a liftback body appeared in 2012.
Specifications
A criterion that worries most car enthusiasts and brand buyers. So, let's start with optics. The opinions of experts are divided into two opposing camps:
- VAZ - 2170: high beam quality;
- Lada - 2190: low beam quality.
Priora's victory is supported by the autonomy of each of the optical bases, which reduces the design and overall cost.
Ride height
In this category, both models, regardless of modification, have the same ground clearance of 160 mm.
Trunk
Priora hatchback or Granta liftback: the undeniable advantage of the Lada Granta in the volume of the luggage compartment. It is 525 liters (700 liters when folded). While the Priora has only 440 liters.
Suspension
The increased steering rack travel increases the Priora's handling coefficient. She becomes more obedient in turns and maneuvers. Odds ratio: 3.1 versus 4.1, respectively.
Granta, on the contrary, rolls, is ideal for a moderate driving style. Already at speeds above 120 km/h, slight bouncing of the car and a decrease in control efficiency are noticeable. We are talking about the stock configuration; in “Sport” the characteristics are different.
Engine
There are no particular differences in power plants between Grant and Priora, since they are manufactured using identical technologies. In the “Sport” configuration, the 16-valve VAZ-2190 is faster and more playful than its predecessor. Model range of engines: 82 / 87 / 98 / 106 hp, the last two with additional sound insulation. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 9 - 10 liters, which is within the acceptable limit for this class of car.
Transmission
Despite the identical design of the VAZ-2170 and VAZ-2190 gearboxes, the latter beats in characteristics. The modernized, modified version of the VAZ-2108 engages gears clearly and easily. In addition, the Granta is equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions. In Priora there is only a mechanical option.
Prices
On the primary market, the Priora is 60–80 thousand rubles more expensive than the basic version of the Lada Granta. The difference in cost of Prioras with mileage from Grants is within 50 - 55 thousand rubles.
Obviously, the cost will be different for individual configurations. *prices are as of September 18, 2018.
Comparative test drives
In order to get an accurate answer to the question of what the old Priora can offer, the much more recent and updated Grante, it is necessary to compare cars in each position. The main parameters have always been the length, width and height of the car, as well as the size of the wheelbase. In this case, as expected, Priora comes out ahead, with a body length of 4 meters 35 centimeters and a wheelbase of 2 meters 49.2 centimeters. For Granta 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 the Granta has a much shorter car length, it was able to provide exactly the same amount of space for rear passengers as the Priora. Due to the fact that Granta has a much more advanced architectural structure, it can also transport small-sized cargo. Grant's sedan car has a luggage compartment of 480 liters, but the Priora can boast only 430 liters of free space. The situation looks the same with the five-door hatchback, since the wheelbase in this case remains unchanged.
- The length of the Lada Priora is 4 meters 21 centimeters.
- Luggage compartment – 360 liters.
- The length of the Lada Granta is 4 meters 24.6 centimeters.
- Luggage compartment – 440 liters.
Judging solely by the dimensions and spatial features, then in this case, the newer car model looks much more attractive. Father-in-law, Granta outperforms 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 ace up its sleeve, in the form of a station wagon, which the Granta simply does not have. The luggage compartment in this case already has an indicator of 444 liters. In addition, it is possible to fold the rear seats and increase this figure to 777 liters of free space. This is simply an ideal option for people who often need to transport small-sized cargo, and who often travel to the countryside or to nature. Unfortunately, it cannot offer such a grant to its buyer.
As for the 3-door coupe car, this option also has its fans and admirers. This is a great option for people who love unusual style in cars.
Appearance comparison
Let's start, as usual, with the appearance of the cars. Let's see what interior and exterior options are offered to us. The Priora has the outline of a classic sedan, a bit similar to its predecessor. The shape of its body, unfortunately, can no longer be called modern; it is most likely more traditional.
Despite the restyling of the model in 2014, the body has not undergone major changes. Priora received new headlights, a new bumper and rear dimensions. The car looked better, but not much. But inside there were more drastic changes.
New materials from the “soft-look” line were used and the interior began to look much richer. Although the old problems remain - if you have impressive dimensions, then you will feel a little cramped in the driver's seat.
But Granta has more than enough space, the interior is spacious and comfortable. The picture is spoiled by the cheap plastic from which the instrument panel is made.
I would like to say separately about the appearance. It is modern, stylish and interesting. The car has sweeping lines, original headlights and bumpers, and new running lights. And the Lada Granta, produced in a liftback body, is practically indistinguishable from a good foreign car. Comparing Grant or Priora, which looks better, the Lada Granta certainly wins.
Strength parameters and aesthetic data
Over the past few years, AvtoVAZ has released several updates for its cars. It cannot be said that in technical terms there is direct significant diversity, but the situation in this regard has at least moved forward. Granta uses 1.6-liter gasoline engines that have two and four valves on the cylinders. The power of such cars was 81 and 120 horsepower. The hatchback will not have the opportunity to use the most powerful engine available. It is also possible to choose a car with a manual or automatic transmission.
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 running at 81 horsepower. As for the Priora, relatively recently, it acquired 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 power of 123 horsepower can feel quite playful on the road. In some situations, previously there was an extreme lack of traction for a comfortable ride.
Without a doubt, you should choose a car based on overall performance. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to weigh all the disadvantages and advantages of each car.
As for Granta, she looks much more rude and unaesthetic in appearance. Most of the complaints were about the rear view of the 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 interior, and there is also the opportunity to choose several equipment options.
If we talk about the Priora station wagon and hatchback, they look great. This is a fairly practical car option that does not have exaggerated lines or other unusual elements. One could say that this is a timeless classic.
Which is better: Grant or Priora?
For those who are looking for an inexpensive and new car, the creations of AvtoVAZ come to mind first. Although the domestic automobile concern is gradually switching to producing 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 - their price is low, there are no problems with spare parts, the technical characteristics are generally at the same level, they do not sag too much in comparison with Chinese cars, and even surpass them.
However, a dilemma often arises between the two models. So which is better - Grant or Priora? This issue needs to be dealt with.
Prestige
Of course, it is a little strange to talk about this in the light of such a comparison, but it is worth recognizing that among young people (especially boys) Priora is rated much higher than Granta. It even earned the status of a kind of “boy’s” car. Still, the Lada Granta is aimed primarily at the older generation, whose representatives do not pay much attention to appearance. This means that in this round victory remains with Priora.
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 is superior to 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:
| Dimensions/Model | Lada Priora (sedan) | LADA Granta (sedan) |
| Length | 4 350 mm | 4 260 mm |
| Height | 1 420 mm | 1 500 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,492 mm | 2,476 mm |
| Front wheel track | 1 410 mm | 1 430 mm |
| Rear wheel track | 1 380 mm | 1,414 mm |
| Clearance | 165 mm | 160 (145) mm |
| Trunk volume | 430 l | 520 l |
Separately, it is worth mentioning the ground clearance. At first glance, the cars are almost equal, because the difference is only 5 mm in favor of the Priora. However, this is only true when comparing both manual and robotic rivals. If the Granta is equipped with a classic automatic transmission, then it sags noticeably, since its ground clearance is reduced to only 145 mm. In light of this, we can admit that in terms of dimensions there is a fighting draw.
Exterior
Everything here is subjective. It is noticeable that Priora was created back in the first decade of the 21st century, when the Mitsubishi Lancer IX, KIA Ceed and others were taken as examples. This left its mark.
The Priora has convex headlight optics, a massive sloping hood and a simple bumper. In addition, the front end is decorated with tiny round foglights and a trapezoidal radiator grille with chrome trim.
In profile, large doors and long body overhangs are immediately noticeable, and the glass area is impressive. In addition, the entire sidewall is crossed by a long stamping line. But there are no plastic moldings. The rear is not bad - a smooth bumper, high feet, a massive trunk lid with a shiny lining. Not too bland, but nothing flashy either.
Lada Granta is made in a more modern style, but its appearance is frankly boring. It is noticeable that the designers set out to create a kind of “universal” model. From the front it stands out with large headlights, a radiator grille and an air intake, which, in fact, occupy the entire front. And the composition is completed by a large hood and round fog lights.
On the side there are similar body overhangs, as well as plastic trim on the doors, painted black. And the side windows are no smaller than those of the Priora. From behind, a huge trunk lid with a pair of “claw-shaped” stampings catches your eye. And the fact that the license plate is installed in the rear bumper only enhances the impression.
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 Granta, the list opens with an 8-valve petrol engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. The power is frankly low and amounts to 87 hp. s., which are reached at around 5,100 rpm. However, 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 a quite respectable 12.5 seconds, giving a maximum of 176 km/h. The maximum speed of the Grants is noticeably less (167 km/h), but the dynamics are slightly better - 12.2 seconds.
There is also one more common motor. It was now 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 about 4,200 rpm. Fuel consumption is almost the same. For the Priora it is 8.9/6.8/5.6, while for the Grant it is 8.6/6.7/5.6. Regarding dynamics, Priora goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds, reaching a top 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 the Granta’s performance is worse – 12.3 seconds. and 180 km/h, complemented by an appetite of 9.0/6.6/5.2 liters.
But the round remains with Granta, since she has another unit in her stash - a 1.6-liter, 98-horsepower 16-valve engine. Its peak output 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 seconds. up to a hundred, top speed at 173 km/h and appetite at 9.9/7.6/6.1 l.
Source: https://avtocity365.ru/chto-vybrat-rejtingi-avtomobilej/chto-luchshe-granta-ili-priora/
Price policy
Before making final conclusions, it is imperative to familiarize yourself with this component.
- The Priora can be used as a work car; it comes in a 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 will cost much more.
- Granta is a much more modern model of a class B car, it costs as much:
- The cheapest version of the car with a 1.6-liter engine and 82 horsepower will cost 289 thousand rubles.
- Top equipment – 420 thousand rubles.
- Sports version – 482 thousand rubles.
Those people who are looking for a car for family trips will definitely choose Priora. However, if you want to get more comfort while driving, then you should pay attention to the Grant. In any case, these two cars look pretty good.
Differences between the two cars
Distinctive features:
- Granta is faster when overclocked, according to many users.
- The Kalina modification has a trunk volume of 90 liters more.
- A new cable gearbox was installed in Grant, and an old one in Priora.
- The Priora is less compact in size.
- The power of the Priora is 98-106 horsepower, and the Kalina modification is 118 horsepower.
- Granta is the newest VAZ model.
- In Grant, the engine is additionally equipped with a noise insulation system.
- Granta is a cheaper version of Kalina, Priora is an improved modification of the VAZ 2110.
- Priora is more expensive in price.
- The Grant brand car has a more modern suspension.
What's wrong with Lada Kalina and Lada Granta
No matter how hard the domestic tried, it didn’t happen. Both cars have their drawbacks, which apply equally to both models.
The quality of the interior trim leaves much to be desired. The plastic creaks and scratches easily. But the updated Kalina 2 received a number of improvements, based on the experience of Grants. There are fewer creaks in the cabin, and the sound insulation is better.
Condition and choice of Lada Priora and Lada Kalina
One thing is for sure: before buying a Kalina or Priora, you need to stop by a competent service center for a complete diagnosis of everything. And in order not to have to travel again, you can “check” the car in advance directly from the advertisement - many things will immediately become obvious, saving a lot of time and effort.
Here, Priora, for example. Black wheels, everything is very clear and even seems to be free of through corrosion.
We check the car through avtocod.ru and see that it has gone through a lot of hands. In five years it has had five owners.
Plus, there are restrictions on registration with the traffic police, that is, there is no point in going even for diagnostics. It’s clear from the start that it simply won’t happen.
Or "Kalina". Decent equipment, relatively new year, optimal engine of 98 horsepower.
What will the test say? He will tell you what we are looking for next.
Not only was the car used in a taxi, but due to restrictions it was impossible to register it, and the mileage was almost doubled.
If you put it on the ski lift, not such abysses will open up, so it’s better to go and look for something else.
Fortunately, there is a choice: Togliatti cars in the Russian vehicle fleet are always number one in quantity - it is quite possible to find a live and strong example. Not right away, but still.
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Features of the exterior and interior of cars
Lada Kalina is a compact, elegant car, and in the new body it has also acquired an aristocratic appearance. Many drivers consider it a women's car. In reality this is far from the case. Men do not give preference to her only because Kalina is less playful than Priora. Kalina is bought by girls, women and middle-aged men who like convenience and comfort. For lovers of a sportier car, the Priora will be a suitable option. In addition, Lada Kalina belongs to class B, and Priora - to B+. If we compare the exterior of Kalina and Priora, the second one undoubtedly looks more solid and more expensive.
In the interior of the Lada Priora, practically nothing has changed since the Soviet “ten”. It's the 21st century, and this car still has rudely protruding seat belt buckles and not the most attractive door panels - both front and rear. The instrument panel leaves a more or less good impression, and then only in comparison with the “ten”. The finish is rough and unfashionable.
Kalina is a few steps ahead here. Its design is more sophisticated and modern. Its production is carried out on new equipment, as a result of which the quality of finishing is different in style. Kalina in the new body has significantly updated its external characteristics. The car's interior has smooth, smooth shapes; the instrument panel will not leave car enthusiasts indifferent. The disadvantage of both cars is very hard plastic.
What are the owners thinking?
As a separate point, I would like to dwell on the reviews of owners aimed at comparing Grants and Priora. Such battles often flare up on online forums.
Most “couch” critics prefer Granta, although they immediately “roll back”, afraid of its novelty. In terms of technical aspects, the cars are almost identical, and in terms of exterior, the palm is deservedly “on the hood” of the Grants.
There is also a category of opponents who defend the Priora’s position, citing the reliability of the car.
But there is also a caste of third parties who compare the purchase of a VAZ model to playing a lottery, i.e., if you are lucky and get a successful car, then you enjoy the operation. When fortune turns, no modifications can correct the situation. It’s just impossible to understand what to choose for yourself: LADA Granta or LADA Priora?
The Priora, with its analog clock on the center console, evokes nostalgic feelings.
The Priora, with its analog clock on the center console, evokes nostalgic feelings.
The Priora, with its analog clock on the center console, evokes nostalgic feelings.
"Lux"
from 388,100 rubles
“Priors” in the “Lux” version are not inferior to other foreign cars in terms of equipment. There is an anti-lock braking system, seat belt pretensioners, driver and front passenger seat belt indication, parking sensors, rain sensor, climate system, heated front seats, electric windows all around, door handles painted in body color, and exterior mirrors with turn signal backups. The most expensive Priora costs 406,900 rubles. Everything here is like in adult cars - there is an audio and navigation system. Yes, the list of equipment is pleasing to the eye, but the price makes you look at the more modest Priora, the equipment of which also cannot be called poor.
Total
Of course, Kalina! At a lower price and other things being equal (these two experimental models in the trim levels we selected have engines of the same size), it has a wider list of options - here you have two airbags, power windows on all doors, and a more modern design.
