The product of the Russian concern AvtoVAZ is gradually conquering the domestic automobile market. Not long ago, two models were presented to consumers with similar technical characteristics and a more modern, dynamic appearance compared to their predecessors. These are Lada Kalina 2 and Granta Liftback. Both models are designed to appeal to young people and are perfect as a first car, both in terms of their price and equipment. So what should you choose?
Which of these cars can best satisfy the needs of the modern driver? In order to solve the question “Kalina or Granta Liftback, which is better?”, it is necessary to carefully study the features and distinctive features of these models.
Kalina 2 – a new generation of Russian cars
The manufacturer positions the Kalina 2 model as a completely redesigned and largely improved version of the obsolete Kalina, which first saw the light back in 2004.
The new model not only has a more expressive appearance, but also has an improved engine, as well as significant changes to such elements as the suspension, gearbox, lighting and steering. Let's take a closer look at the features of the second generation Lada Kalina.
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Appearance Features
Appearance is a purely subjective matter. At the same time, it cannot be said that there is no winner in the Prior-Grant confrontation in this nomination. According to reviews from car enthusiasts, the second car is rated much higher (especially when talking about young people).
Granta looks much more dynamic, more youthful and aggressive. In Priora, the features of the dozen are clearly visible.
Even the redesign didn't help get rid of the outdated appearance. Well, for some, such an exterior is already a classic, so this vehicle will also have its fans.
Car body Kalina 2
At first glance at the car, one is struck by its dynamic design, but at the same time there is a certain similarity with its predecessor, which is especially clearly visible when looking at the car from the side. In general, the design of the new Kalina has its own recognizable style, albeit not very original, but keeping up with the times and fitting quite organically into city traffic. The car is available in several body styles. Since Granta is slightly larger in size, it is more appropriate to compare “Granta liftback or Kalina station wagon”.
Guarantee
AvtoVAZ offers a warranty on the Lada for 36 months, or 100,00 km. Warranty for some parts and components:
- body – five years;
- battery – 2 years;
- headlights, window lifting system, heated seats, suspension elements, braking system - 3 years or 35,000 km;
- year or 35,000 km for shock absorbers, bearings, exhaust system elements.
The Skoda plant offers a body warranty for three years or 100,000 km, or 24 months without a mileage limit. Varnish paint coating is guaranteed for 36 months. Parts purchased from an authorized dealer are guaranteed for 24 months. The Skoda is guaranteed against through-through corrosion damage for 12 years.
Car interior space
The Lada Kalina salon pleases with a decent and quite beautiful interior. There is much more space inside the car, and if you compare Kalina and Granta Liftback, the quality of their interiors is almost the same. Inside the car, everything is simple, without any special frills, but quite functional, thoughtful and neat.
The Kalina dashboard has an improved design and is equipped with new functionality, which is more in the “luxury” and “standard” configurations, and less in the standard version. Thus, the luxury version has a multimedia system with a seven-inch screen, parking sensors and a container for glasses.
The volume of the luggage compartment in Kalina depends on the type of body, but in any case, it is much smaller than on the Grant. If you choose a Lada Kalina station wagon or a Granta liftback, then the latter will have the advantage. The liftback from AvtoVAZ has a really large trunk, with a volume of 400 liters, while on the Kalina, even with a station wagon body, it is only 355.
Options
If we don’t go into prices and just compare the options available in cars by trim level, we get the following.
Lada Kalina 2 cars in the “standard” configuration, unlike the standard Grants, have electric power steering, driver airbags, a short steering rack, athermal windows, top handrails, a cigarette lighter, an ashtray, power windows for the front doors, 14” wheels, bumpers in body color.
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Lada Granta in almost the most expensive version (369 thousand rubles) in contrast to Norma Kalina 2 (about the same cost - still unknown):
- - fog lights
- - electric windows for rear doors
- — electric drive and heated exterior mirrors
- — exterior mirrors and door handles painted in body color
Kalina 2, unlike Granta, has only a heated windshield.
In addition to these options, the luxury Granta and norm Kalina 2 have the following general options:
- — Security alarm function with remote control
- - On-board computer
- — Heated front seats
- — Athermal glass
- — Air filter entering the cabin
- — Power windows for front doors
- — Climate system (air conditioning)
- — Anti-lock braking system with emergency brake assist (ABS BAS)
- — Multimedia system with 1 DIN control unit (without CD drive, FM, USB-Flash, stereo, SD card, Bluetooth, Hands Free, 7” LCD touch display)
Automatic transmission is the main innovation of the Lada Kalina 2
Both manual transmissions and new automatic transmissions are installed on the car. The automatic transmission, which consumers really wanted to see on Kalina, is a 4-speed unit from the Japanese manufacturer Jatco. This automatic machine, although it was first released more than 20 years ago, has proven itself well on Nissan cars. Together with a 98-horsepower engine, the box provides comfortable driving, quick acceleration from a standstill and excellent dynamics in city traffic.
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Comparison
Despite certain similarities in the design of both cars, they differ in many respects. Not only the selling price varies, but also:
- case quality;
- interior design solutions;
- technical specifications;
- dynamic characteristics.
The second Kalina in the basic version will cost the buyer 421 thousand rubles. For this money the consumer will receive;
- 1.6-liter power plant with a capacity of 87 “horses”;
- front-wheel drive chassis;
- five-speed manual transmission;
- airbag (driver only);
- central locking;
- automated windows (front only);
- power steering;
- adjustable steering column;
- adjustable driver's seat height;
- folding rear seats.
Kalina with a full set will cost 528 thousand. This version has:
- 106 hp gasoline engine with the same displacement as above;
- anti-lock and stabilization systems;
- airbags for the front passenger and driver;
- computer;
- parking sensors;
- climate control;
- light and weather sensors;
- remote control for central locking;
- wheels made of light alloys;
- electronically adjustable heated mirrors;
- halogen headlights.
In its maximum configuration, Kalina 2 is in no way inferior to foreign cars. At the same time, given the relatively small difference in prices between the basic model and the premium one, we can say that the latter option looks more than interesting.
For a Grant with minimal equipment you will have to pay 368 thousand. This option is equipped with:
- 82-horsepower 1.6-liter unit;
- five-speed gearbox;
- front-wheel drive;
- ABS;
- airbag (driver);
- rear folding seats.
This comparative modesty in equipment allows the manufacturer to charge a lower price for the Grant. However, this provides an opportunity to save a lot of money for those to whom it is important.
A grant with a full filling will cost the consumer half a million rubles. In this version:
- engine of 106 “horses”;
- automated transmission;
- two airbags;
- parking sensors;
- computer;
- climate control;
- CD player and MP-3;
- central locking with DP;
- heated mirrors and their electronic adjustment;
- automatic side window lifts;
- heated seats;
- power steering;
- fog lights;
- adjustable driver's seat and steering column.
In the final configuration, the Grant even surpasses the second Kalina in some respects.
Power unit Lada Kalina
And finally, let's move on to the main thing - the Lada Kalina engine. The manufacturer offers a car with two types of power units - 8 and 16 valves.
The first engine has a power of 87 horsepower. It is practically no different from the previous version installed on the VAZ 11183, only it has a smaller mass of the connecting rod and piston group due to a special alloy. The developers have reduced it by 39%, while if the timing belt breaks, the valve can still “bend”. Such motors are installed on Kalina in the “standard” and “norm” configurations.
The 16-valve engine has the same volume as the 8-valve engine - 1.6 liters, but more power, which is 98 hp. Only the luxury Kalina 2 is equipped with this engine. The same power unit is also installed on the Granta, so there is no need to talk about choosing between the Kalina Cross or the Granta Liftback in this regard.
Choice by eye: review
An attempt to compare cars, one of which has been on the market for several years, and the other is only a potential rival, is not entirely correct. However, certain features of each of them should be noted. Lada Kalina 2 station wagon generally looks harmonious. But it is necessary to note such a feature as its dependence on color. Subjectively, a car in bright color looks very tall, and only soft tones from certain angles make it balanced and bright.
At the same time, the Lada Granta station wagon visually seems noticeably longer, and it is the large, solid rear that clearly stands out. The car has clearly outgrown class B, to which the younger model should be classified. However, here again we need to remember such a trump card in Kalina 2’s sleeve as the developed modification with the Cross index. It is giving the appearance of the car a touch of an SUV that brings it closer to an attractive crossover. And if the car also gets all-wheel drive, then it will be successful.
Thus, the element of the universal version of the Grant model should be recognized as a good highway, where you can travel any distance without obstacles. But the fate of Kalina 2 is suburban roads and the way home from work. But the car can also become a good city car. As for the modification of the Lada Kalina Cross, this car received not only additional plastic body kits and increased ground clearance, but also a number of improvements that are designed to eliminate shortcomings that are possible when operating in difficult conditions. Door creaks, short-travel suspension - these and other similar little things have been slightly modified.
Can we say that a car was identified that turned out to be better than its rival? Probably not. We can say with confidence that both models turned out to be worthy. Machines cannot oppose themselves technically. But due to the differences associated with geometric parameters, trunk capacity, and behavior on the road, each of the models occupies a certain place and finds its buyer.
The cars are also comparable in terms of price. The optimal Luxury package in both cases will exceed 400 thousand rubles. But the cost of modification of Kalina Cross only starts from this mark. In particular, the Norma equipment will cost 470 thousand rubles. But the car has not yet become familiar on the streets, and the additional advantages will attract many buyers.
Maximum speed and ground clearance
171 kilometers per hour is the maximum speed that Kalina 2 is capable of developing. This is subject to a luxury configuration with a 106-horsepower unit. The standard model accelerates to only 168 kilometers per hour, which does not satisfy all drivers. As for ground clearance, both Lada Kalina and Granta Liftback have the same figures - 160 mm.
The exception is Kalina Cross, which is designed for off-road driving and has a ground clearance of 183 mm. For farmers and residents of the outback, where the roads leave much to be desired, the question “Which is better Kalina Cross or Granta Liftback?” is clearly decided in favor of the first.
Problems Grants that bothered all owners
Frequent faults and weaknesses of LADA Kalina
The biggest problem of all owners is, of course, everyone’s “favorite” generator, which in 99% of cars failed before even 10,000 kilometers, and not everyone was able to do this under warranty. This is what the technicians answered at the service centers of official dealers: “Come back in two weeks, but for now there are no new generators.” So, it turns out that you can drive for two weeks without a generator or what? The same applies to the problem with the thermostat, which many also had. Snow gets under the rubber band of the windshield in winter and a terrible squeak appears. These defects are less common, but they also occur. And it’s impossible to count how many reviews there were from the AvtoVAZ plant to correct their mistakes.
Yes, the Granta may be a normal car, as a replacement for the classics, but not at the price it is now. At this rate, Kalina will soon be overtaken, although there is very little left, just a little more than 10,000 rubles. I think about Kalina, it’s clear to everyone that the car has been tested by time, there are no childhood diseases, more or less everything has been improved. I would be very upset if the new Lada Kalina-2 has the same interior as the Grant, and most likely it will be so. Still, I want to hope for the best.
Well, several years have passed. AND? Granta is a global work on a bug called “Kalina” 1) The ugly interior was replaced with a normal one 2) The ugly howling-sticking gearbox was replaced with a cable one 3) The reverse gear was removed to a normal place, there are no unreliable electric locks 4) The sun visors sagged at 100 % viburnum The Granta does not sag 5) The rolly suspension has been corrected, the Granta's suspension has become more elastic, the rear has negative camber. You will NEVER see viburnum on first responders or law enforcement. But there is more than enough grant there. Because the viburnum has NO controllability. 6) Kaluga and Makhachkala power steering, in which the optocouplers fell off and the driveshafts were loose, were replaced with Korean ones. No comments needed 7) Unreliable door switches, which caused the alarms to malfunction, were removed from the locks on the body. Replacement - 5 minutes and 50 kopecks.
A simple indicator: entire taxi fleets sometimes consist of logans and grants. Reliability. Unlike viburnum. Kalina was the first attempt to make a normal car, but what was normal turned out to be only a body. The body was taken as a basis from Grants. The Grant turned out to be so successful that on its basis - engines, gearboxes, electrics, interior - they also made the Kalina 2 and Datsun On-Do.
So he who laughs last laughs best. This explains why in the secondary market viburnum is valued lower than even the VAZ 2112.
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Kalina cost
The price of a car depends on its configuration. Equipped with a more powerful engine and automatic transmission, as well as “stuffed” with various functional additions, Kalinas are more expensive than the basic, “empty” version. If we compare the cost of Kalina and Granta Liftback, the older model will turn out to be more expensive, which is a bit paradoxical.
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The price for a Kalina 2 car in a standard version starts from 331,000 rubles, while a luxury one costs 405 thousand. Obviously, the fact is that the Granta was created as a budget model, and is characterized by the poorer quality of the body and interior materials, as well as the absence of some functions.
What are popular “compatriots” hiding?
Both Russian models are in great demand on the secondary market. In the last month alone, through avtocod.ru, Kalina was checked more than 21 thousand times, and Grant - about 30 thousand times. At the same time, 6 out of 10 reports contained distorted mileage information.
Here is an example of this type:
The author of the ad indicated the mileage was 58 thousand km. However, in the report received through Autocode, we see completely different data - more than 112 thousand km. That is, the mileage is underestimated by almost half. Probably to increase the profitability of the car in the secondary market.
In principle, it’s too early to discount such a car. But if the owner hid the mileage, it is not known what to expect when checking the technical part of the car.
Let's try to check the Lada Granta.
This is the same situation. In addition, the owner, without wasting time on trifles, completed 75 thousand km of mileage:
Skewed mileage is a great opportunity to reduce the price. But if the car has other problems (theft, leasing, collateral, unpaid fines, etc.), it’s up to you to decide whether to buy the car.
We randomly selected 10 reports from each model from our database to identify common issues.
"Kalina 2" has legal problems in three cases: in one - with a pledge, in two - with traffic police restrictions. Another with an accident and unpaid fines. "Granta" complies with the restrictions of the traffic police. There were two such reports. Another car is in scrap status. This could happen after a serious accident when restoring the car is not economically feasible.
Lada Granta is the only liftback in the AvtoVAZ model range
The Granta was created by the manufacturers as an affordable and functional car that meets all the requirements of modern drivers. Its main advantage is its affordable price and a large selection of configuration options.
Many buyers are also attracted by the Granta’s stylish appearance, spaciousness and comfort in the cabin, practical spacious trunk and much more. We propose to find out in more detail what is the fundamental difference between the Liftback and objectively compare the Lada Kalina and Lada Granta liftback point by point
Body Grants
As already mentioned, the body of this car is unique of its kind. This is the only liftback in the AvtoVAZ line and in Russia in general.
A liftback is a special type of body that is a cross between a hatchback and a sedan. Its advantage is not only its dynamic and modern appearance, but also that thanks to this design it becomes possible to significantly increase the space in the cabin and trunk.
What to choose
As a result, choosing a Lada Grant or Priora is not so simple. In principle, more people prefer Grant. There is a larger range of engines with transmissions, and the appearance is somewhat more modern.
True, the starting equipment let us down a little, and the interior looks a little old, but these are minor problems. The Priora is chosen by more respectable middle-aged people who value a quiet ride and the classic appearance of the car.
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Spacious interior is one of the undeniable advantages of Granta
Thanks to the increased base, even a large person can easily fit behind the wheel of the car, and passengers will not have to be crowded into a narrow space. Driving in a car is also more comfortable because the plastic in the cabin does not creak or rumble, and sounds from outside are muffled by high-quality sound insulation.
If we compare which is better than the Granta liftback Priora and Kalina, then the Granta is much ahead in terms of silence in the cabin of its fellows. Otherwise, the liftback's interior is not much different from the Kalina and even has some absolutely identical elements.
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As for the trunk, the Granta exceeds all expectations here. Volume is 440 liters, compared to 355 liters. Kalina allows you to transport a large number of things, so a comparison of the Granta liftback and the Kalina station wagon will definitely be in favor of the Granta.
Lada review
Kalina was launched into production back in 2004. This car was the first and only of all domestic B class developments. The characteristics of the sedan are almost the same as those of cars from European manufacturers. Kalina was produced in a 4-door version. The trunk volume was 380 liters, the vehicle weight was 1,070 kg. The car is equipped with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 81 hp. With.
Kalina had a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The suspension is spring, the front brake is disc, but the rear is drum. Development of Kalina began in 1993. Since the first drawings appeared, a lot of time passed before the car came off the assembly line. Manufacturers delayed the release due to the fact that this model had already become outdated at the time of release. After all, 10 years passed from the first drawing to release.
Despite the difficulties, Kalina managed to earn herself particular popularity and, for the most part, positive reviews from car enthusiasts. This is a budget car, so the prices were very attractive. The large scope for tuning was also impressive.
Transmission Grants Liftback
The gearbox on the car is completely identical to the Kalinovskaya. The buyer can choose a manual or Japanese automatic.
The second option is fully justified in urban conditions, but makes the car consume more fuel. The mechanics are equipped with a new cable drive and work perfectly. A robotic box is also installed on Lux class Grants.
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When purchasing a new car, an important issue is the cost of servicing this model.
Kalina cross or Granta liftback, which to choose? Which model is easier to maintain and which one has cheaper spare parts?
Since the engine, suspension and gearbox of both cars are the same, the question of which is more profitable to maintain is not relevant. Granta liftback and Kalina 2 hatchback, sedan or station wagon undergo scheduled maintenance at the same time.
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The only difference may occur when replacing body elements and interior parts. Since the Granta is a budget car, the quality of these elements is worse, and therefore cheaper.
What will we compare?
Well, the short excursion is over, now you need to make a choice: Priora or Grant's liftback. To do this, vehicles should be assessed according to the following characteristics:
- exterior;
- body and dimensions;
- specifications;
- interior;
- cost and equipment.
Speed and savings. Who will win
Even though the cars have the same engines, they can show slightly different speed levels. It depends, first of all, on the body type. If we compare the Granta liftback or the Kalina hatchback, we will get approximately equal figures on both an 8- and 16-valve engine with the same gearbox. If Lada Granta Liftback and Kalina Cross compete, then Granta will have the advantage
If we compare Kalina station wagon and Granta liftback in terms of fuel consumption, then Granta’s consumption will be slightly higher. In the urban cycle, to cover a distance of 100 km, it will need about 14 liters, and on the highway - from 7.2 and above. Kalina's appetite is somewhat smaller. Average consumption ranges from 6.5 on the highway to 12 liters per 100 km on city streets. The difference in consumption is based on vehicle size and weight, as well as body shape.
Transmission and chassis
Another unconditional victory for Grant, since the opponent only has a five-speed manual transmission. In principle, such a gearbox does not have any particular disadvantages.
True, vibrations are felt when changing positions - one of the main troubles of VAZ gearboxes. In addition, sometimes speed fluctuations also occur.
At the same time, the Grant can have two automatic transmissions at once:
- classic automatic from the JATCO brand at 4 speed;
- five-speed robot AMT 2182 from domestic manufacturers.
Yes, such a transmission requires increased fuel consumption, and in addition, the dynamics of the automatic transmission suffer. At the same time, the models are quite good; they fully correspond to similar units in imported cars for the same price.
But the chassis of the cars is the same, so it’s impossible to determine the leader in the Grant vs Priora competition. A standard semi-independent circuit is used. A torsion beam is installed on the rear axle, and MacPherson struts can be seen at the front.
Discs are installed as the front brake mechanism, drums are used as the rear brake mechanism. Naturally, the suspension is not suitable for aggressive driving, but it copes well with country roads.
