A car is a convenient and fast means of transportation. Those looking for new and inexpensive personal transport usually pay attention to AvtoVAZ products. Especially often a choice is made between Lada Granta and Priora. To understand which car is better, you need to conduct comparative characteristics and analysis of each brand.
This is a front-wheel drive vehicle based on the Lada Kalina. The car entered production in May 2011, and mass sales began in December 2011. Refers to the sedan type.
- Length - 426 cm.
- Width - 170 cm.
- Height - 150 cm.
- The front wheel track is 143 cm.
- The rear wheel track is 141.4 cm.
- The wheelbase is 247.6 cm.
- Trunk volume - 520 liters.
- Clearance - 16 cm.
The car is made in a modern style. In front there is a radiator grill, large headlights, an air intake. There are round foglights. The hood is massive. The doors have black plastic trims. V rear bumper license plate set.
Advantages:
- Affordable cost.
- Spacious salon.
- Versatility.
- Roomy trunk.
- The most modern Lada model.
- Cheap spare parts for transport.
- Attractive appearance.
- Favorable transport service.
- Frequent breakdowns.
- Unreliable build.
- Poor quality door handles.
- Small reversing lighting equipment.
- The presence of an opening between the windshield and the roof causes the development of corrosion.
- Poor maintainability of door hinges (they are fixed by welding).
- The inability to perform the transformation of the cabin.
Car of this brand standard configuration costs about 300,000 rubles.
It is a car with a four-door body of the type sedan... it updated version model VAZ 2110, which was discontinued in 2007. The car went on sale in April 2007. In 2014, a restyling was carried out: the bumper of the car was changed, new LED brake lights, taillights were added.
Expensive car models were equipped with a modern multimedia system and a cruise control system, three-mode heated seats. The backrest tilt mechanism has been improved: now it lowers more smoothly.
Vehicle characteristics:
- Length - 435 cm.
- Width - 168 cm.
- Height - 142 cm.
- The front wheel track is 141 cm.
- Rear - 138 cm.
- The wheelbase is 2492 cm.
- Trunk volume - 430 liters.
- Clearance - 16.5 cm.
It is characterized by convex headlights, a conventional bumper and a sloping massive hood. At the front there are small round foglights and a trapezoidal grille with chrome surround. The doors are large, the body overhangs are long. There are no plastic moldings. The bumper is flat, the trunk lid is equipped with a shiny lining, the feet are high.
Transport advantages:
- Updated appearance.
- Bright headlights.
- Modern style.
- Functional dashboard.
- Reliable engine.
- Quality finishes.
- Good security system.
- Improved noise and sound insulation.
- There are cases of power loss.
- Low quality components.
- Frequent breakdowns of the electric booster.
A standard car will cost from 370,000 rubles.
Common features of the two cars
Common features of the two car brands:
- Produced at the same plant - VAZ.
- Same ground clearance- 16 cm.
- Same motor characteristics.
- Same fuel consumption.
- Nice appearance.
Differences between the two cars
Distinctive features:
- Grant during overclocking, according to many users, is faster.
- The Kalina modification has a trunk volume of 90 liters more.
- A new cable checkpoint has been installed in Grant, an old one in Priora.
- In terms of dimensions, the Priora is less compact.
- Power Priora 98-106 Horse power, and modifications Kalina - 118 horsepower.
- Grant is the most new model WHA.
- In Grant, the motor is additionally equipped with a noise insulation system.
- Grant is a cheaper version of Kalina, Priora is an improved modification of the VAZ 2110.
- Priora is more expensive for the price.
- The Grant car has a more modern suspension.
What is better to buy?
Which is better, Grant or Priora, is up to the motorist to decide. Much depends on preferences and tastes. As for the reviews of car owners, then Priora recognized as the best... This car is considered the flagship of the domestic automotive industry.
The characteristics of these two car brands differ slightly. If the financial means allow, then it is better to take the Priora. This is a more expensive, but also better-assembled car. If comfort comes first, you should choose Grant, and if the handling and reliability of driving on the road - Priora (it has an increased steering rack travel, therefore it is more maneuverable when driving at high speed). Fans of novelties and experiments who prefer a quiet ride, it is better to take Grant.
If the quality of the car is in the first place, then it is worth taking Priora. Such a car, according to reviews of many car owners, breaks down much less often than Grant. The reviews of motorists and experts on thematic forums on the Internet can help to understand which car is better.
Today Lada cars are very popular among motorists. This is due to the relatively low cost, as well as the availability of all components. It is "Grant" or "Priora" that occupy the first place in the list of cars produced by the Lada plant.
If someone wants to buy a Lada car, but cannot make the final choice between the two models, it is imperative to take into account as many individual characteristics of each vehicle as possible.
Attention! The selection process can be significantly complicated due to the presence of quality characteristics common to the two models under consideration.
Options and prices
First of all, you need to take into account the cost of the models in question. The cheapest "Priora" equipment is comparable in cost to the luxury model "Grants". Come to think of it, for the same price, Grant will have an airbag, electric power steering, and air conditioning. These devices will not be included in the "Prior" for the same price.
If we consider the two models separately, we can come to the conclusion that the "Priora" is a very ergonomic model, which with sufficient confidence can get the maximum score on the usual five-point scale. It should be noted that a model such as "Priora" is very popular among the representatives of Russian youth.
The negative qualities include the relatively small operational life of the racks, due to the poor condition of domestic roads. In general terms, such a model is of sufficient quality and is in demand among motorists. The Lada Priora model is present on the domestic market in two trim levels:
- Lux - power steering, lighting system corrector, air conditioning, 4 windows, central lock, on-board computer, EBD, parking sensors, ABC, passenger airbag, fog lights, alloy wheels;
- Norm - on-board computer, central locking system, headlight range control, front windows, power steering, etc.
Lada "Granta" is equipped with a relatively quiet engine. Low level the sound in the cabin is ensured due to sufficient high-quality sound insulation. Lada "Granta" is equipped with three types of motors:
- 80 l. with;
- 90 l. with;
- 98 l. with.
The salon of the "Grant" model is decorated in a modern European style, and is also distinguished by a significant degree of comfort and high protection from noise. This model appeared on the domestic market in 2011, already in 2012 three configurations "Norma", "Standard", "Lux" were available. The trunk "Grants" is more spacious by about 500 liters. Among the shortcomings of this model, it should be noted the occurrence of cod after the first several thousand kilometers. If we consider the level of safety, the Lada "Granta" has the greatest degree of compliance with European quality standards. However, there may be some difficulty with cornering when driving at a speed of about 60 km / h. Regardless of the existing shortcomings, the developed car model can be described as quite successful.
Comparison of visual characteristics
Many are interested in the question: which is better: a prior or a grant? At the first stage of choosing a suitable section, the exterior and interior of the vehicle are considered. Naturally, Lada is much worse in terms of considering visual characteristics when comparing this brand with expensive foreign cars. However, when considering each car separately, one can come to the conclusion that the appearance of the "Grants" can be called quite attractive. The modern design makes the model significantly different from the Priora. It should be noted that the price for basic configuration the car "Grant" is significantly lower in comparison with the "Priora". That is why we can talk about the external aesthetic superiority of "Grants".
Attention! With regard to the materials used, as well as the ergonomic properties of the seats, the Priora still has a huge advantage.
Technical analysis
What to choose? Car Lada "Grant" or "Priora"? A huge role in the process of choosing a car is played by gas mileage and others. performance characteristics motor. The manufacturer has equipped the two models with almost identical engines. All possible differences may depend solely on the selected configuration. "Granta" has an advantage over "Priora" in the matter of gearbox selection. Today, the designers have introduced a completely new manual transmission device into the package, many times superior to the previous one. The gear shifting procedure practically does not cause any inconvenience, vibration is not observed at all. If specifications in cars will be the same, gasoline consumption in the models of "Grant" and "Priora" will not differ.
The Lada "Grant" car can be preferred by motorists who want to use automatic transmission... This is due to the fact that there is no automatic transmission on the Priora model. The suspension is of sufficient quality and absolutely reliable on both models. It should be borne in mind that Priora gained its popularity in the domestic market much earlier than Grants. That is why the "Grants" suspension has been updated and improved.
What can be summed up
After comparing all the qualitative characteristics, the conclusion suggests itself that the Lada "Grant" is much more quality car... It should also be borne in mind that the car was produced approximately 4 years later. If we consider the price, "Grant" is much more affordable than "Priora", since a much smaller number of components and various systems are used in the assembly process. In the end, everything possible problems arising during the operation of such a model have long been clear to everyone.
When buying a Priora, the car owner does not expect any unpleasant surprises. Considering functional features"Grants", one cannot be completely sure about the behavior of the car in non-standard situations. If we consider the dimensions, you can see that the "Grant" has a much wider body than the "Priora".
Be that as it may, the decision on which of these two models to choose is up to the buyer alone. Drivers always select a car model specifically for themselves and their taste preferences, as well as driving style. According to some experts, there is no significant difference between the models. These are cars of approximately the same level. That is why, if you wish, purchase new car, of course, it is better to devote your attention specifically to the Lada Grant car, which was produced four years later than the Priora.
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Lada Granta appeared in the AvtoVAZ product line in 2011, the production of the sedan started in May of the same year. "Grant" was destined to become the official replacement for the rear-wheel drive cars of the brand and the line of "nine". In addition to the sedan, there is also a five-door liftback in the body line, which differs from the sedan in shape front bumper, rear doors and accordingly stern. The production of cars has been established at the VAZ itself in Togliatti and at IzhAvto in Izhevsk.
"Prioru" was officially presented in 2007 as a replacement for the "top ten" that consumers love, but it was only in 2009 that the latter was completely displaced from the assembly line. September 2013 was marked by the restyling of the model, which affected the appearance (appeared running lights) and the list of equipment (the system of exchange rate stability was added, the sound insulation was improved). The choice of bodies for LADA Priora is noticeably wider than that of another hero of our review - here you have a sedan, 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 to look under the bottom. Active corrosion in other places indicates the possibility of poor-quality repairs after an accident. This is especially true of "Prior", which have earned the fame of fashionable driver's cars among young people.
Looks better than it actually is
Salon "Grants" looks more modern and interesting - there is a noticeable difference in development and a change in trends in the global auto industry. Round air vents, 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 types of plastic, which, after a relatively short period of time, begins to emit unpleasant sounds. Torpedo "Priora" has soft components, and it looks stricter. An oval clock and gray plastic inserts "like aluminum" add some elitism.
The seats both in front and in the back of related competitors are almost the same. On the second row, the three of us will be a bit cramped to sit, but moving over short distances can be tolerated. But the fit is noticeably different. The successor to the “ten” will appeal to those who like to be closer to the road: it has a low stance, like cars from the late 90s. But Lada Granta is a representative of the new school, built according to the principle "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 seat.
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 backrests of the rear row, this figure can be increased, but a flat loading area will not work. Interestingly, the backrests in the 60/40 proportion do not fold on all cars - this was the prerogative of only expensive versions.
Gasoline is our everything
Four are proposed for Grants gasoline engine volume of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 82 to 106 liters. with. Together with them, a 5-speed mechanical transmission and a 4-range "automatic", and recently they added a 5-speed robotic gearbox... The suspension on the car was borrowed from Kalina, but it was greatly modernized: the castor angle was increased, new supports of the front struts were installed, rear wheels got negative camber.
Motor line "Priora" has something in common with "Grantovskaya". But the "Lada-sedan-eggplant" also boasts a flagship 1.8-liter 120-horsepower power unit, which is aggregated by a 5-speed mechanical or automatic transmissions gear. Unfortunately, diesel engines there are no VAZ cars in the range. Suspension Priora is similar in design and scheme to "ten". The engineers only modified the MacPherson struts and installed rear shock absorbers greater productivity.
Total
If you want a more modern and economical car, then take a look at Lada Granta. Lada priora it is more suitable for solid and practical citizens. But when buying both cars, be prepared for minor troubles, which in most cases can be eliminated even on your own.
You decided to buy 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 that received an airbag is Lada Priora.
The front view of Granta is more interesting than that of Priora. 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 couple of thousand kilometers, the car starts to crack. Noise isolation on Kalina is better than on Grant.
The dashboard on the Grant does not emit extraneous sounds, and on Kalina some noises and rattles may come from the panel. There is no room for an ashtray in the Granta salon. Lada Grant has an engine temperature sensor, but Kalina does not have such a sensor. There is an automatic transmission in the Granta cabin, a 5-speed gearbox on the Priore 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. On Kalina there is a 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. Appearance Salon Grants are better than Priors or Kalina.
Trunk capacity
There are three body types: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. The station wagon turned out to be the most practical. 
Note!The station wagon body allows not only to expand the space for the carriage of goods, but also can be transformed into a bed for spending the night in the car.
Kalina versus Grants is inferior in trunk capacity. A large trunk on the 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 the rear seat backs are folded down, the volume increases 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, while Kalina has such a defect. Lada cars are front-wheel drive. Lada Granta is more manageable, since it has a short steering rack (distance between 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 (older models have 8 valves, new ones - 16) and a volume of 1.6 liters, but the power of the Lada Grant engine is higher (110 horses) than Priora's (90 horses) and Kalina (82 horses). This advantage is explained by 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 works without extraneous noise. On Kalina, the sound of a running engine resembles work diesel engine(a characteristic bubbling appears). 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 service life 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.
Security
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 stoppers, 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.
A lot of good and bad things have been said about the domestic auto industry. Each Russian brand there are admirers and there are people who are different than "a bucket of nuts" domestic cars are not called. We will not go into the details of the well-known confrontation between lovers of foreign cars and "patriots", but we will try to find out and answer the question of motorists: "Grant or Priora - which is better from the point of view of an ordinary Russian consumer?"
"Lada Priora"
This car came out a long time ago, in 2007. At first glance, it is rather difficult to distinguish the "Priora" from the "ten" on the platform of which this model was created. But the manufacturer vows to assure the consumer that there are more than a thousand differences and modified parts.
At a cursory examination, everything seems to look decent and stylish. If we discard the "cloned" appearance, the rest of the car is quite consistent with the European style. It is not for nothing that Italian designers have worked on the interior. But design ideas are one thing, and a hastily completed assembly is quite another. It's no secret that after a short time of operation, "crickets" appear in the cabin, something creaks somewhere, something scratches somewhere - this is a consequence of a large number of elements in the skin, connected somehow. In general, ergonomics hardly pulls on the "four". Now, to complete the picture and more accurately determine which is better, "Priora" or "Grant", we will inspect "Grants".
"Lada Granta"
In terms of external design, the Grant will certainly give a head start to the Priore. More modern appearance in a classic style, advanced design, more technological equipment - all this brings Granta closer to the European representatives of the classic line.
The developers took the Kalina platform as the basis for the Grants. But only the platform, the exterior of the Lada Granta received its own. If we compare the data of a car by platform, then say, "Kalina", "Grant" or "Priora" - which is better, it is very difficult. A lot of shortcomings, both there, and there, and there. But let's talk about everything in order and return to Grant.
Compared to the "Priora", it is assembled more efficiently, at least for now we judge by the interior. No crickets or squeaks. The number of interior cladding parts has been significantly reduced, and the build quality has improved. However, the difference in production between the compared models is more than four years, so it is rather problematic to objectively tell the consumer whether Grant or Priora is better. For four years, foreign manufacturers have undergone more than one restyling of the model, and the technical capabilities of cars with such a difference in production cannot be compared at all. But Russia is not a foreign country. Therefore, at least "Grant" and acquired quiet and effective power units it is not known when they will be upgraded.
"Grant" or "Priora" - which is better? conclusions
Considering the difference in “age,” the four-year release interval between the two models clearly benefited Grant. It looks fresher and closer in design to European cars. But if we start from the price, then there is no need to explain to the Russian consumer whether Grant or Priora is better. For most ordinary motorists, what is cheaper is better. In this respect, "Grant" with its base cost of 259 thousand is more attractive than its rival "Priora" with a price of 330 thousand. It's just not clear why there is such a big difference in cost. The configurations are almost identical, the driving characteristics are similar. Has the test of time influenced pricing? Still, "Priora" is 4 years older.
Thus, the article gave an answer to the question that has been tormenting the consumer for so long: "Kalina, Priora, Grant - which is better for everyday use?" Good luck with your choice.
