Often people who decide to buy a car are faced with a difficult choice. Which car is better, domestic or foreign? New or used? Which car is the leader or, conversely, not very popular? Let's try to understand this difficult situation and give novice car owners some practical advice.
Unfortunately, another round of the economic crisis has led to the fact that the leading popular brands of foreign cars have become practically inaccessible to the average Russian buyer. And more and more often he began to turn his attention towards domestic auto products.
As a result, interest in our cars increased, and sales began to grow steadily. Moreover, right on time, the leader of the Russian automobile industry, AVTOVAZ, launched several new models on the market and made serious updates to existing ones.
We can safely say that the most purchased cars in 2015 were the Lada Granta and Lada Priora models. Let's take a closer look at these machines, compare their prices and characteristics. Let's determine which is better Prior or Grant?
By what parameters will we compare Grant and Priora?
By and large, each of these models occupies its own niche in the car market and comparing them is probably not ethical enough. But this is precisely the question that constantly worries our audience.
So Lada Priora is a logical continuation of the tenth model that has already been discontinued. Its logical modification, the outlines of which clearly appear in the silhouette of the Priora. And the Lada Granta was conceived and designed as a completely new car, designed to replace the outdated “classics” on the market. Let's meet consumer demand halfway and look for the answer to the question: “Which is better than Grant or Priora?” just comparing these cars.
Technical analysis
What to choose? A Lada Granta or a Priora? Gasoline consumption and other engine performance characteristics play a huge role in the process of choosing a car. The manufacturer equipped the two models with almost identical engines. All possible differences may depend solely on the selected configuration. Granta has an advantage over Priora when it comes to choosing a gearbox. Today, the designers have introduced a completely new manual transmission device into the package, which is many times superior to the previous one. The gear shifting procedure causes virtually no inconvenience, and there is no vibration at all. If the technical characteristics of the cars are similar, gasoline consumption in the Grant and Priora models will not differ.
The Lada Granta may be preferred by car enthusiasts who want to use an automatic transmission. This is explained by the fact that the Priora model does not have an automatic transmission. 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 Granta. That is why the Grants suspension has been updated and improved.
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.
Comparison of configurations and prices of Grants and Priors
Now about the packages and prices. Lada Priora is the only car in our country that is available in four body styles - sedan, hatchback, station wagon and coupe. If you are a fan of station wagons, then the Priora has no competitors.
Granta is not available in this body style. It is represented on the market as a sedan, a liftback and a sports car. If Priora has two trim levels for all models, Norma and Luxury, then Granta has added a third (the cheapest) Standard.
Interestingly, the inexpensive Priora configurations are much better equipped than similar Grant configurations. But they also cost significantly more. But in the Lux trim levels, the differences between Priora and Grant practically disappear.
The same set of expensive options includes electric power steering, front airbags, heated seats, a modern multimedia system, an on-board computer with many functions, and much more.
And again, the Lada Granta in the most expensive Lux configuration costs 10-15% cheaper than the same Priora. This is achieved due to the fact that the design of the Lada Granta has significantly reduced the number of small parts used in assembling the body.
Hence the reduction in noise levels and the elimination of all sorts of rattles and squeaks that so annoyed previous VAZ owners. The presence of a wide variety of configurations is a huge plus for the Lada Grant, as the car becomes accessible to almost everyone, the main segments of the population.
We deliberately do not provide specific prices for this or that model, but try to show the main trends, because the price gap between different sellers can be very different from each other. Let us conclude that the comparison of Grant and Prior with regard to pricing policy again remains with Grant.
Exterior, configuration and interior of both cars
Priora is the only AvtoVAZ car produced at different times in 4 body types (including coupe). Any car enthusiast can choose the appropriate option for himself. The Granta is available in a sedan; a liftback version has recently appeared. Thus, if a car enthusiast prefers the large size of a station wagon, he does not face the problem of choice - Granta does not yet have such a body. The appearance, according to many, of the Priora is also better.
It is more proportional, and after restyling in 2014 it has become even more modern. This was largely due to the improvement of the headlights and bumpers. Granta has a modern appearance, but it is rustic. In addition, the body was created for a budget car, and it remained that way. This can be felt in the unpainted bumpers in the minimum configuration. Thus, the comparison in terms of exterior is clearly not in favor of the Lada Granta.
However, it has front running lights in any configuration and has been used since the very beginning of production, while the Priora had them in 2014. Priora and Granta have three trim levels each. The first car, even in the minimum version, has a solid set of options, namely a driver’s airbag, athermal windows, central locking, front electric windows, an immobilizer and an alarm system.
In addition, Priora bumpers are painted in body color. The Granta comes standard with black color, and the range of options is more meager. The most significant include the driver's airbag and a single ignition and door lock key. It is clear that in this configuration the Priora is the clear favorite. In the standard configuration, the difference becomes even more significant. In terms of the range of options, the Grant hardly reaches the standard of the Priora.
The latter has an audio system, climate control, electric mirrors and trunk lid. The appearance of some modifications of the car, already in this configuration, is improved by alloy wheels by 14. However, in the luxury configuration, the difference between the number of options, if not completely disappears, then becomes almost invisible against the general background. Meanwhile, the price of the Priora in this configuration is 10% higher than that of the Grant.
We can conclude that in the minimum configuration the Granta clearly loses in the number of options. Consequently, those for whom comfort is crucial will choose Priora. Car enthusiasts who prefer a budget car will choose the Grant. In the luxury package, everything is not so clear. The number of options in them is the same for cars, but Granta is cheaper. Which car is preferable must be decided by the car enthusiast himself.
Comparison by technical characteristics
When asked which is better than the Lada Grant or Priora in terms of technical characteristics, the opinions of car owners are almost the same. There are not many fundamental differences between the cars - they are equipped with the same engines and almost identical gearboxes.
The Priora model range is represented by two engines 98 and 106 hp. with a manual transmission, and Granta has four engines - 82 and 87 hp are added, and the gearbox is represented by mechanics, robot and automatic.
Discussions of eliminating the eternal shortcomings of the Priora - repairing struts and electric power steering - receive much more attention. Although, according to the manufacturer, they have been eliminated in the restyled version of the Priora.
A truly serious technical problem with the Priora is that when the alternator belt breaks, the valve bends. And it was not possible to solve this problem in the new engine 21127, which was developed for the updated Priora. It seems that the problem will never be solved, since there are persistent rumors that the Priora will be in production for the last year.
Three years of operation of the Lada Grant did not reveal such serious (general) problems, the solution of which needs to be sought by the whole world. The exception is the generator bearing, which quite often fails. When deciding for yourself which Lada Grant or Priora is better, you need to have all of the above in your head. And our sympathies are again with Granta - she is fresher and more technologically advanced.
Comparison of visual characteristics
Many people are interested in the question: which is better: Priora or Grant? At the first stage of choosing a suitable part, the exterior and interior of the vehicle are considered. Naturally, Lada is much worse when it comes to considering visual characteristics when comparing this brand with expensive foreign cars. However, when considering each car separately, we can come to the conclusion that the appearance of the Grant can be called quite attractive. Modern design significantly distinguishes the model from the Priora. It should be noted that the price for the basic configuration of the Grant car is significantly lower compared to the Priora. That is why we can talk about the external aesthetic superiority of “Granta”.
Attention! Regarding the materials used, as well as the ergonomic properties of the seats, the Priora still has a huge advantage.
Owners' opinions about cars
In a separate line, I would like to dwell on the comparison of which is better than the Priora or Granta liftback (hatchback). Because this question comes up very often on various car forums. The liftback is just a variation of the Granta, its next modification, and not another car. Naturally, in appearance it is completely superior to the Priora, and in terms of technical characteristics they are quite similar.
Studying the opinions of users on the network, which is better than Prior or Grant, reviews can be divided into several categories. Most people prefer Granta, although they are afraid of its novelty. Others take the position of Priora, citing their reliability in life. And there are still others, whose opinion boils down to one thing - a VAZ car is like a lottery lottery, you’ll be lucky and you won’t have any problems. And if you are unlucky, no model will help.
Strength aspect and aesthetic component
Recently, the AvtoVAZ engine line has been significantly updated. It's hard to say that the company has a lot of variety in equipping different models. It can be noted that to equip the Grant model, a line of 1.6 liter gasoline engines is used, which have 2 and 4 valves per cylinder, and the power varies from 81 to 120 hp. With. The hatchback is deprived of the most powerful version of the engine. To work in tandem with the engine, not only a manual transmission is offered, but also an automatic transmission.
The car's acceleration dynamics range from 9.5 seconds per “hundred” to 13.5 seconds for an engine with a power of 81 hp. With. Unlike the Granta, the heavier Priora recently received another engine. A more powerful 1.8 liter unit is capable of accelerating a 5-door hatchback or station wagon to 100 km/h in 10 seconds. At the same time, the engine has a fairly respectable torque rating of 165 Nm, which allows the 123-horsepower engine of a loaded car not to lose its agility. It was precisely the small reserve of traction that the car sometimes lacked on a long climb or when overtaking.
We can agree that a car is chosen based on a holistic perception. And here you can rely both on your own feeling and on numerous reviews of automotive experts.
The Lada Granta Sedan still looks a little rough. For the most part, this applies to the stern, where the trunk looks somewhat foreign. But Granta Liftback is a real beauty. Taking into account the modern interior design, as well as the choice of a wide range of equipment, the car can easily compete with any foreign car.
As for the interior, after the modernization, the older model has no big differences in the functionality and ergonomics of the driver’s seat, in the quality of finishing materials, and in ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers. Therefore, it is impossible to say unequivocally which is better: Priora or Lada Granta. If the interior of a younger model still looks a little more modern, then an older one can offer better sound insulation.
At the same time, the Priora station wagon and hatchback can be classified as those cars whose appearance is always relevant. The concept of “beautiful station wagon” does not exist in such a categorical form as for other modifications. Therefore, you can safely choose a car for its practicality. And the three-door hatchback can be taken as a cute first car or a second car for the family.
Comparison of sports modifications Grants and Priors
When comparing Priora and Granta, one cannot fail to mention sports models. If the sporty Priora is a logical continuation of the classic model, then the Granta Sport can claim to be a car that has its own new face.
There is a new sports suspension, an improved gearbox, and adjusted wheel camber. The appearance of the car is distinguished by its aggressive character and rapid modern lines. Numerous test drives of the Priora against the Granta have shown that while the regular Granta is inferior to the Priora in terms of dynamics, the sporty version of the Granta is much faster.
Sports modifications
Comparing cars is impossible without considering sports trim levels. After all, many car enthusiasts specifically make appropriate tuning of their “iron horses”. Meanwhile, Priora and Granta have factory modifications of such cars. The sports modification of the Priora has rather cosmetic changes. This, of course, is also a lot. Car enthusiasts no longer have to install an aerodynamic body kit and stiffer suspension on their own.
Engine power increased to 125 hp. s., which made it possible to increase the maximum speed to 195 km/h. The car is equipped with 14-inch alloy wheels. Of course, this is not enough for the sport package. Perhaps this was the reason for the low popularity of the car. By the way, along with the release of the model, AvtoVAZ offered car enthusiasts a kit for self-tuning. Its price at that time was about 70,000 rubles.
The situation is completely different with Granta. This is the first sports modification car for which the manufacturer specially developed a new engine. Its power is 118 hp. p., for such a modification this is not enough. However, VAZ promises to equip the car with a 135- and later 200-horsepower unit. The appearance of the car has changed greatly. Compared to the civilian version, it began to look much more massive.
Its appearance has become aggressive, which fans of sports tuning really like. The appearance is complemented by 16-inch alloy wheels. The suspension has special short-travel struts that allow you to confidently corner at high speed. The rear brakes have a disc design, which makes them much more efficient. In terms of configuration, the car is identical to the luxury version.
Taking into account all the facts, it has become much easier to decide which sports car is better - Priora or Grant. The vast majority of car enthusiasts believe that among domestic models there is no alternative to the Grant Sport. True, its price today exceeds 480 thousand rubles. However, independent tuning for its fans may cost more and will be of lower quality.
