Lada Granta or Lada Vesta: which is better, comparison, reviews, pros and cons

Despite the fact that many people prefer to purchase foreign-made cars, currently the domestic automobile industry has begun to produce quite successful car models. If you want to get an answer to the question of which is better, Lada Granta or Lada Vesta, you will need to study in sufficient detail each component of these two Russian cars. People buy these two options, first of all, for the reason that their cost is not as high as that of their foreign counterparts, and the build quality and technical characteristics are much better than the company’s previous cars. These cars have almost the same number of trim levels. However, in order to understand which car is better, you need to make a detailed comparison.

Vesta

Despite the fact that Vesta is gaining fairly confident sales momentum not only in the domestic but also foreign markets, Granta is also not going to give up its positions. Granta continues to be popular for the reason that its cost is much less than that of its competitor. And from a visual point of view, the car looks pretty good, especially considering the recent modifications. Overall, both cars deserve the attention of potential buyers.

Now we need to make a detailed comparison of these cars. From a visual point of view, as well as in terms of technical characteristics, these are completely different cars, the more interesting it will be to find out which of them looks the most attractive.

Car Exterior Design

Every person who has seen Vesta at least once understands that this is a car of quite status. This car is capable of competing with such recognized world leaders as Solaris and Skoda Rapid. As for Granta, she cannot even come close to these possibilities. Despite this, the car looks quite modern, stylish and has a huge number of fans not only among domestic users, but also in the CIS countries. At the same time, thanks to his capabilities, Grant still wins back several points from Vesta. Many will now say that it is best to choose an option that can compete with recognized world car models. However, you should not make premature conclusions; you need to study everything carefully.

These two cars are in the budget segment. As for the appearance of the Lada Vesta, it looks much more attractive and sporty. As for the competitor, it has a recognizable appearance that is difficult to confuse with something else. The brevity of the Grants is the main advantage, which is appreciated by domestic buyers.
As for Vesta, it has very attractive chrome inserts. In this case, Granta loses one hundred percent, because he has a very simple style that is not able to surprise clients. In this case, many will say that Vesta is better here too!
Among other things, Vesta is able to add a few more points to her piggy bank, thanks to the presence of: a high-quality galvanized body, which can significantly protect the car.

It is important to know! The main advantage of Grant's car is the fact that it is possible to choose two different modifications. The first option is a sedan car, and the second is a liftback. In order for Vesta to be able to compete with its opponent in this regard, a station wagon is already being produced.

Body: comparison and characteristics

Looking ahead, we can say that in this category the Lada Granta wins with its high ground clearance, height and trunk capacity.

Features of the LADA Granta car

When designing the liftback body, nothing out of the ordinary was envisaged. Everything is modest, economical and as practical as possible. The front of the car generally looks quite rough. The disproportionately large headlights and radiator grille occupy almost the entire front part. Immediately under the radiator grille of the Lada Granta, there is an air intake that fills the front bumper. The presence of fog lights is provided for in the selected configuration. The body is devoid of chrome accessories. Along with the front dimensional parts, the side doors stand out for their scale, the trunk door looks especially massive.. The body itself is not uniform, somewhat enlarged due to the rear part. There is a logical explanation for this, so the designers increased the volume of the rear trunk. For some, this will be a significant advantage, and will influence the choice - to buy Grant rather than Vesta.

Features of the Lada Vesta car

The front part of the body looks quite harmonious due to the assembled headlights, radiator grille and air intake, framed by a chrome outline. the Lada Vesta looks just as attractive ; the bumper has an overlay and a reflector, but the headlights, or rather their smooth curves, are especially advantageously designed.

Main differences between bodies

It is imperative to compare body types as well. As it becomes clear, Vesta is ahead of its direct competitor on almost all points; the only place where Grant can give a fight is in the luggage compartment, as well as the height of the car.

As for the main features of Granta in comparison with its direct competitor, everything looks exactly like this.

The weight of the car in normal condition, as well as with a full load. Grants have 1 ton 75 kilograms and 1 ton 560 kilograms, respectively. Vesta has 1 ton 230 kilograms and 1 ton 670 kilograms.
Vehicle height. Granta - 1 meter 50 centimeters, Vesta - 1 meter 49.7 centimeters.
Length of cars. Granta - 4 meters 26 centimeters, Vesta - 4 meters 41 centimeters.
Ground clearance. Granta - 160 centimeters, Vesta - 17.8 centimeters.
Luggage compartment. Granta - 480 liters, Vesta - 440 liters.

Lada car transmissions

Lada Vesta has a 5-speed gearbox, or rather two. One is Russian, the good old 5-speed manual, the other is robotic, developed by Renault engineers. The robotic gearbox is also 5-speed. Judging by the reviews, the transmissions are completely satisfactory to the owners and cause virtually no complaints during operation.

Lada Granta has one box. The same robot, but 4-speed. Judging by the reviews, not everyone is satisfied with the power and operation of transmissions.

Exterior Grants

Many people wonder what looks more interesting from a visual point of view, Grant or West. Due to the fact that the Granta in a liftback body is considered a fairly cheap option, the front part has features corresponding to the price category. There are very large optics and an equally massive radiator grille installed here. Immediately below these elements there is a huge air intake, which is located on most of the lower bumper. All this is accompanied by rounded anti-fog elements. This car model has no chrome parts at all on the outside, as well as in the interior of the car.

A distinctive feature of the liftback version is the presence of fairly large doors that can attract attention from potential customers. Among other things, there is a fairly large feed here, which looks quite decent. As for the body, it is made quite unusually and has some disproportion, which was actually done on purpose in order to obtain a more voluminous luggage compartment. All these nuances must be taken into account before making the final choice.

Comparison of body parameters

LADA Vesta / Lada Granta length: 4400 / 4200 mm;
width: 1760 / 1700 mm;
height: 1490 / 1500 mm;
ground clearance: 179 / 161 mm. If there is an automatic transmission, the LadaGranta has 146 mm;
luggage compartment volume: 480 / 525 l;
wheelbase width: 2500 / 2650 cm;
weight: 1250 / 1100 kg. In running order: 1680/1570 kg, respectively.

In many respects, LadaGranta is inferior to its rival. What to choose is obvious, Vesta, if we are talking about the prospect of modernization.

At the time of the release of the LadaGranta, the model was presented as an intermediate option between the familiar chopped Samara and modern forms. Apparently, the decision was changed, leaving the intermediate option as a permanent one. LADA Vesta has an indisputable advantage. For most car owners, the Lada Granta Liftback is a car in the budget segment. This is emphasized by the enlarged shapes of the optics, the radiator grille, the absence of chrome around the perimeter, and the air intake hidden under the front part.

When viewing Granta from the side, you remember the wide doors and the stern being too long. The body against the general background seems awkward, made without respect to proportions. From the rear, the luggage compartment lid looks small and narrow against the backdrop of massive rear lights. Fortunately, the license plate mount was moved higher, so that dirt will not get in the numbers. In LADA Vesta, the shapes are more harmonious, combining well with chrome lines, a radiator grille, and a massive air intake. The whole is complemented by branded optics and a line of fog lights at the bottom of the front bumper.

From the side, the LADA Vesta is also devoid of bulky doors, inflated wings, and awkward rims. A wedge-shaped profile and stamping along the lower contour are clearly visible on the left and right sides. Spoke-spoke alloy wheels complete the exterior.

The main nuances of Vesta’s appearance

As for the appearance of the Lada Vesta, it has much more positive aspects. In general, the car looks much more harmonious than the Lada Granta. As for the front of the car, there is an interesting chrome element. The grille, as well as the more attractive headlights with air intake, create a more interesting appearance.

An interesting feature is the presence of elements in the form of the Latin letter X on the sides of the car. This nuance gives even more attractiveness and elegance to the car.

Current generation of Vesta

Exterior

LADA Vesta - update of the AvtoVAZ model range. All previous models are considered restylings, since nothing new was offered to the buyer.

Low cost is what drives sales and demand for typical models. The Lada Granta also belongs to the “restyling” category, regardless of body modification. The first generation of Grants is undoubtedly inferior to Vesta in all respects. However, the latter cannot offer the buyer station wagon and liftback modifications. For the majority of Russians, this criterion turned out to be decisive, as a result of which preference was given to Grant. At the same time, serial production of new Lada Vesta models is planned for 2021: Signature and Cross. These will be prototypes of station wagons and minivans. So Granta’s superiority is debatable.

Comparison of technical parameters of Vesta and Granta

As for the engines, in both cases there are options capable of producing 106 horsepower. Granta has an 8-valve option, and Vesta has a 16-valve option.
As for accelerating cars to 100 kilometers per hour, these two cars have completely different performance. Vesta is able to achieve this figure in 11 seconds, and Granta in only 12.2 seconds.
Also completely different indicators of the maximum permissible speed. The liftback Granta is capable of reaching a maximum speed of up to 165 kilometers per hour. Vesta accelerates to 185 kilometers per hour.

Car chassis

From the point of view of design features, everything is almost the same here. As for the multi-link suspension option, neither of the two car models can boast of this achievement. Despite these similar indicators, driving the Lada Grant will be a little softer and easier - the car is much less susceptible to stalling on sharp turns.

Excellent transmission

As for the Vesta car, it is possible to use two versions of a five-speed manual transmission at once. The first option was created by the minds of the manufacturers themselves, and the second option was developed by Renault.

Granta has only one manual transmission option, for the liftback version. Car owners claim that on Vesta, gears shift much smoother and more clearly.

Automatic transmissions are also available. Vesta has the opportunity to use a five-speed version, and Granta has a four-speed version.

Photos of the Lada Vesta interior

Options and prices

The minimum cost of the basic Lada Vesta configuration is from 515,000 rubles. While for the Lada Granta they are asking only 380,000 rubles. The difference of 135,000 rubles is noticeable for domestic consumers.

When considering top-end configurations, the price for Vesta reaches 675,000 rubles, for Granta - 560,000 rubles (* prices are indicated as of September 26, 2018). Basic configurations of Lada Vesta: Classic, Start, Comfort, Luxe, Exclusive. Lada Granta: Standard, Classic, Comfort, Luxe, Prestige.

Let's sum it up

If we talk about the cost of cars, then a Grant with a 106 horsepower engine will cost from 420 to 440 thousand rubles. The cost of Vesta cars, and in absolutely any configuration, will cost significantly more. The choice in this case depends on how much money a person is willing to spend on purchasing a car.

As for dynamic capabilities, the Granta in its maximum configuration looks quite decent. However, its appearance and interior quality are much worse.

Which of these options to choose is up to the buyer to decide. Both of these cars show good capabilities. However, you should understand that these are completely different cars in terms of comfort and pricing.

Advantages and disadvantages: Vesta - Granta Liftback

Lada Vesta	Lada Granta Liftback
Advantages
modern design	wide range of engines
ergonomics	good build quality
prospect of expanding the model range, engines	Possibility to choose and order a complete set “for yourself”
quality of workmanship and assembly	budget cost
a widely developed network of certified service stations and stores	workhorse for the entrepreneur
compatibility of components from other Lada models
Flaws
high price, even in the basic configuration	Overpriced in the “Standard” package
cost of service after the end of the factory warranty	middle class car without the prospect of moving to premium

Lada Vesta or Lada Granta Liftback. What to choose? Lada Granta Liftback is an ideal solution for private entrepreneurs, of whom the majority are in the Russian Federation. A car with a spacious trunk, convenient transformation of the interior, economical in fuel consumption, in a word - a “workhorse”.

Lada Vesta, on the contrary, is a purely business class for managers, directors of enterprises, and private firms. Delivering goods in a vehicle of this class is not a rational decision.

Colors of the new Granta

These are emotional colors that make a car stand out from all the others. He is capable of charming at first sight. The color palette of this car is very diverse. Therefore, anyone can choose a car to suit their taste. People's cars are painted in shades familiar to the world market. But there are also more unexpected colors of the new Grant. These are the shades:

Alligator (Color code 309).
Diamond silver.
Agave (Color code 303). Practically no different from “Alligator”.
Peanut (Color code 205).
White cloud (Color code 240). This is a regular white color.

The new Lada Granta is another breakthrough of AvtoVAZ in the automotive industry. More people will buy such a car; it will definitely find its consumer.

The story of how the color rendering of a Philips video camera hid the essence of the most exciting car from Tolyatti since the G8.

The wing is not the right color!”, “The plastic is different,” “It’s darker”—this is an extract from the mass of comments on the video about the serial Vesta Sport, which by the time this text went to press was watched by almost 400 thousand people. The article, of course, will be read by fewer people, but those who do will certainly understand that the shade of the plastic in this car is not at all the main thing. Moreover, in real life the wing really does not differ in color - just as it did not differ on the car at the Lada stand at the Moscow Motor Show. By the way, all new external plastic parts - bumpers, door sills and wings - are produced and painted by the Togliatti company Apal, which has been producing non-standard body kits since the 90s. The parts are vacuum molded from virgin ABS plastic (not to be confused with anti-lock brakes - in this case short for the unpronounceable term "acrylonitrile butadiene styrene") - and they are all tested in a climate chamber, where they are cooled to minus forty and heated to eighty. The gaps between the wing and the associated parts are larger than those of the serial Vesta, but perhaps the widebody look is worth it: the wheel arch protrudes more, making the Vesta Sport look squat and aggressive.

Many of those who have already encountered Lada Sport products were interested in the method of attaching the door sills. On Kalin and Grant they are simply screwed on with self-tapping screws, but on Vesta there are no unauthorized holes - caps, double-sided tape and brackets at the bottom, like the Cross versions. And the ducktail spoiler on the trunk lid is made of foam material, like the famous Foha, which has become a symbol of export “eights” and “nines”.

New seats are also on the list of improvements that I could not evaluate during the Sochi tests of pre-production sedans. The seats are supplied by the Korean company Daewon - and at the request of Lada Sport, the cushion padding has become thinner and a little softer. For the first time while driving Vesta, you are not sitting above the car. It’s nice that the adjustable lumbar support has been retained, and the side support ears make us remember the cars of the Renault Sport department. Cool chairs! In addition, there is red lighting for the door handles, footwells and central tunnel.

But the main thing, of course, is not the LEDs, but the engine, chassis and brakes. Vesta Sport seemed to me a good example of a comprehensive improvement of a basic car. Of course, I’d like to start with the suspension: I wonder which of the variants brought for development tests in Sochi the engineers settled on - but first, the dynamics. Because the second wave of comments is dedicated to her.

The rear sofa is decorated in a general style and is molded for two

A running motor immediately announces itself with sound and vibrations. Responsibility for the first one lies with the new exhaust system: the diameter of the pipe immediately behind the catalytic collector is 60 mm instead of forty, and the car shakes due to the additional fourth engine mount. It is tied to the rear cross member of the subframe and is designed to dampen torsional vibrations (under the hood of a regular Vesta, the power unit swings noticeably back and forth). Such a support can be installed on a simple Vesta, but the exhaust system will require additional fastenings on the body. Perhaps the exhaust still drones too much: its low-frequency grumble is pleasant in ragged city mode, but during long driving outside the city it can become tiring. Cars will probably still become quieter.

Last time I mistakenly wrote that inside the large box there is a Mann filter from the Opel Meriva compact van - in fact, the element belongs to the Volkswagen Polo hatchback with a 1.9 diesel engine

But I like the way Vesta Sport reacts to the gas pedal. The laziness that irritated me in Sochi is gone - and even if it’s not an instant “carburetor” response, by today’s standards the ease of traction control is excellent. The torque characteristic has also been leveled out. The engine pulls well in the mid-speed zone, so there is no need to constantly turn it closer to the maximum 6500 rpm. What if you spin it? I took a VBox Racelogic GPS meter with me and made a dozen starts, both with and without a passenger. Light Vesta Sport calmly leaves ten seconds when accelerating to “hundreds” and quickly hits about 9.5-9.7 seconds. But with an additional hundred kilograms on the passenger seat, the dynamics drop to 10.2 seconds. In any case, in the “up to a million rubles” class, only the 1.4 turbo engine under the hood of the Volkswagen Polo GT sedan can compete with Vesta with this modified 1.8 engine. And when it comes to brakes and chassis, Vesta Sport has no competitors.

Vesta Sport adopted the fashion for black ceilings from the “sports” versions of German cars

Yes, I can already see how you open ad sites and copy links to fast cars of the past in the comments. Of course, for 800-900 thousand rubles you can find a car that will be faster than the Vesta Sport and will handle at least as well. There are indeed plenty of such options - from the BMW first series to the Nissan 350Z coupe. But among new cars in this category there is now a void, which Vesta Sport fills.

Comparison with Vesta

Which car is better between these two models? No one will give a clear answer to this question. Both cars are a tempting offer for motorists. Compared to other models, they significantly benefit. They have almost the same number of trim levels. The old model range is unlikely to be forgotten, even if new updated cars appear. The new model has a low cost. For this reason, interest in it will always be warmed up.

Now let’s figure out which Grant is better for the car enthusiast, and what is the difference between the new model and the old one. Granta was developed on the Kalina platform. It rightfully replaces the classics, which have become outdated. This car can be started even in the most severe frost. It runs on gasoline of any quality.

Let's find out which Granta is the best of all trim levels. The car is available in 14 kit options. Let's consider budget options:

Standard . 1.6 l, has 86 hp. Price from 380,000 rubles.
Standard Plus . More expensive option. Has 87 hp. The price ranges from 390,000 rubles. In addition: black door frames, body color bumpers.
Classic . Can be purchased for 425,000 rubles. But the package is much better.

The rest of the cars can hardly be called budget. The price of the new Lada Granta is quite high and is constantly changing.

When will the new Granta be released?

The short answer is that it is already out. The cheapest Lada car and the bestseller on the Russian market can now be bought for 400,000 rubles. It has been produced since 2011. There were no changes until 2021. After the car, the car underwent a small restyling. Already on August 31, 2021, in Moscow, AvtoVAZ announced the release of the first samples of the new Granta in 4 body types. But the new generation should only be expected by 2019-2023.

It will be based on the B0 platform, which has already undergone major modernization. It will be used in a new car body. When the new Grant is released, new AvtoVAZ developments will already appear.

It is still unknown where you can buy a new Granta cheaper. It is better to give preference to salons that belong to the auto giant Lada. For example, you can successfully purchase a car in the cities of Togliatti or Krasnodar. Typically, cars with an audio system and power steering air conditioning can cost no more than 450,000 rubles. At the same time, for this price they can offer engine protection and tinting. You can buy everything else yourself and it will be much cheaper. Where to buy a new Grant - of course, at a car showroom at an AvtoVAZ dealer.

Exterior colors

These are emotional colors that make a car stand out from all the others. It can captivate at first sight; the color palette is varied. Therefore, anyone can choose a car to suit their taste. People's cars are painted in shades familiar to the world market. But there are also unexpected colors.

Alligator (Color code 309).
Diamond silver.
Agave (Color code 303). Practically no different from “Alligator”.
Peanut (Color code 205).
White cloud (Color code 240). This is a regular white color.

New Lada Granta - what are the manufacturers hiding?

The new Granta is another breakthrough for AvtoVAZ in the automotive industry. More people will buy such a car; it will definitely find its consumer.

Specifications

The length/width/height/wheelbase of the Lada Vesta 2021 is 4410/1764/1497/2635 mm, and the Lada Granta 2021 is 4268/1700/1500/2476 mm. The ground clearance is the same - 180 mm. The volume of the fuel tank is 5 liters larger in Vesta - 55 versus 50 liters, for which 92nd gasoline is indicated as recommended, and not 95th, like its opponent. But the luggage compartment of the Grant is more spacious - 520 versus 480 liters. The curb weight is expected to be higher for a larger sedan - 1230-1380 kg versus 1075-1160 kg.

Rivals share one 1.6-liter 16-valve petrol engine with 106 horsepower and 148 Newton-meters of torque. Lada Vesta 2021 can also be equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine (122 hp, 170 Nm), and Granta 2021 - with a 1.6-liter 8-valve (87 hp, 140 Nm) and 16- valve (98 hp, 145 Nm). The line of transmissions is represented by two identical 5-speed manual and robotic gearboxes. But Granta also offers a 4-speed automatic transmission.

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Now let’s compare the dynamic characteristics and fuel efficiency of our opponents. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (gasoline consumption in city/highway/mixed modes) for Lada Vesta 2021 vs Lada Granta 2021 is:

1.6 (106 hp) 5MT - 11.2 s (9.3/5.5/6.9 l) vs 10.5 s (8.7/5.2/6.5 l);
1.6 (106 hp) 5AMT - 14.1 s (9.0/5.3/6.6 l) vs 12.0 s (8.7/5.2/6.5 l).

We will separately indicate the data for the remaining modifications:

Vesta 1.6 (122 hp) 5MT - 10.2 s (9.5/6.2/7.4 l);
Vesta 1.6 (122 hp) 5AMT - 12.1 s (9.3/6.0/7.2 l);
Granta 1.6 (87 hp) 5MT - 11.6 s (9.1/5.3/6.8 l);
Granta 1.6 (98 hp) 4AT - 13.1 s (9.9/6.1/7.2 l).

As we can see, in versions of the Grant models comparable in engine power and gearbox type, we have an advantage in both dynamics and fuel efficiency.

Car appearance

When Grant's car was released, many considered this to be a turning point, because after Samara, this car became more streamlined and much more stylish on the outside. However, Vesta has made an incredible leap forward and, compared to the simple Granta, she looks simply amazing.

The Granta was originally created as a modest and budget version of the car, which is why quite large headlights appeared here, as well as a massive radiator grille, under which an equally massive air intake is used, which is located along the entire length of the bottom of the car bumper. Quite massive round fog lights emphasize the car's style. In this case, chrome is not used almost anywhere - the only place where it is present is the strip on the radiator grille.

Once the car is fully examined from the side, one can highlight the rather large doors, as well as the incredibly long rear. It is clear that all this was done with only one single purpose, to maximize the luggage compartment space. Despite this, for many people, this exterior option looks very ridiculous.

Looking at the back of the car, the feeling of absurdity only increases. There's a simple, huge trunk lid that literally hangs over the main part of the car. The license plates are mounted on the bumper, which also doesn’t look quite right. As a result, the license plate is constantly covered in dirt in the spring and autumn.

As for the Lada Vesta, it looks much more interesting. In this case, the aggressive features of the car look very dignified and do not evoke any negative emotions. The front of the car stands out with chrome trim. The radiator grille and air intake are connected into a single whole, and it looks quite interesting. All this looks much more profitable than the Grant option.

The side of the car looks even more stylish and high quality. In this case, there are no huge doors, large rear wings, or simple wheels. Instead of all this, there are interesting and unusual lines in the form of the Latin letter X, which are located on both sides of the car. The wedge-shaped profile also looks unusual, especially considering the fact that this is a domestic car.

The back of Vesta also looks much more attractive. Everything here is done very correctly and original, from the large bumper to the more expressive taillights.

Transmission comparison

The new product from VAZ has two five-speed gearboxes. One of them is a product of the domestic industry, the other is being developed by Renault engineers. Granta can boast of only one type of transmission. Owners and professionals note clearer and more balanced operation of the boxes on the Lada Vesta.

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The robotic machine is also mounted on both models. These transmissions are developed on the basis of a manual transmission with the addition of actuators and a control unit.

Car chassis

Car interior

According to this indicator, Vesta is simply beyond competition. In Vesta, everything is done according to the latest technical features. The dashboard looks quite stylish and high-quality, although, alas, there are no special frills in the form of a large screen and high-quality climate control. In general, everything is done quite standardly, but for domestic cars this is considered a real breakthrough.

Granta looks completely absurd by this indicator. Here is the simplest dashboard, the dashboard looks very vague, the seats are amorphous, and the back row is generally very narrow.

Ultimately, both of these cars deserve attention, although if you need a more stylish and modern car, then you should buy Vesta.

Salon and trunk

Vesta has a more modern interior design and better quality finishing materials. But it’s one thing to evaluate the interior in absentia and quite another to be inside the car. In the latter case, we do not undertake to guarantee unambiguous assessments, as in the case of the exterior. Some people like the sophistication of the Vesta panel, others like the presence of cruise and climate control in the liftback. There are those who experience irritation, trying to connect their gadget to the Granta USB connector, securely hidden in the depths of the glove box, but there are also those who find it difficult to get used to the wayward handle for adjusting the backrest tilt, which tends to slam the rider’s face into the dashboard or, conversely, put it in the back seat.

Salon Lada Granta

Like any modern foreign car, Vesta's multimedia system control buttons are located on the steering wheel. Conservatives won't like it, but you get used to good things quickly. The Granta has other advantages and benefits - for example, a shelf for small items located on the right above the glove compartment. But even in the maximum configuration there is still a feeling that the designers saved on literally everything. This is manifested in the outdated design of the “tidy”, and in the archaic steering wheel, and in hard plastic.

There's plenty of room in the back, but tall passengers will have to be careful. Leaning back, they will certainly encounter reality, that is, the ceiling. Vesta has an advantage in the legs, but Granta has more space for feet and knees in the liftback body.

It’s really not easy to determine which is better, the interior of the Vesta or the Granta, so let’s move on to the trunk. The favorite has one drawback - the trunk responds to pressing a button on the key fob with a noticeable delay, which can irritate temperamental car owners. But the luggage compartment itself is wider and more spacious than that of the Grant liftback (480 liters versus 440), but the situation changes dramatically when it comes to a sedan: 520 liters is one of the best indicators in this class. Let’s add that here the interior space is organized more thoughtfully; the Granta has too high sides, which makes stowing luggage more difficult, and the lid’s strongly protruding hinges get in the way. The folded back of the rear sofa does not form a flat surface.

So we give Grant a slight advantage in terms of trunk space.

Dynamics, fuel consumption

The Granta is a little heavier than its competitor, but in general the acceleration characteristics of its engines are slightly higher, which cannot be said about the speed ceiling.

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Lada Vesta sedan

But let's look at the differences in the dynamics and efficiency of Grant and Vesta in specific figures.

With the weakest 87-horsepower power unit, the Granta accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.2 seconds with a manual transmission. A car with a 98-horsepower engine and automatic transmission accelerates in 13.3 seconds. Moreover, the maximum speed in the first case is 167 km/h, in the second – 175 km/h, and consumption – 9.0/5.8/7.0 and 9.9/6.1/7.6 liters per 100 kilometers respectively.

The option with a 106-liter base engine has different performance for robotic and manual transmissions:

acceleration: 12.3 and 10.9 seconds;
max speed: 180 and 183 km/h;
consumption: 9.0/5.2/6.6 and 8.6/5.6/6.7 liters per 100 kilometers, respectively.

Compared to Granta, Vesta has the following indicators:

Manual transmission / 106 hp	AMT/106	Manual transmission / 122	AMT/122
Acceleration, sec.	11,2	14,1	12,1	11,2
Max speed, km/h	175	178	186	180
Consumption (city/highway/average) l. per 100 km.	9,3 / 5,3/ 6,8	9,0 / 5,3 / 6,1	9,3 / 6,0 / 7,2	10,7 / 6,4 / 7,9

Controllability and safety

The vehicle's agility and maneuverability are tested on high-speed zigzag sections of roads. Here Vesta’s advantage is obvious - it holds the road more confidently and reacts adequately to steering turns. But the ABS system is too sensitive; at the slightest suspicion of slipping of the front wheels, it immediately slows down to reduce speed. This moment can irritate beginners, but once they get used to it, they confidently predict this moment and reduce the force transmitted to the accelerator pedal in advance.

On the Lada Granta, ABS does not work so quickly, so here the enthusiastic driver has many opportunities for various strength exercises. As for handling on a flat road, Vesta’s behavior can be called ideal, while a competitor on a bumpy road can jump off the trajectory, requiring an adequate response from the driver.

Lada Granta

But in terms of safety level, it’s not worth comparing the Lada Granta and Vesta - the latter already contains an impressive list of options in the database, at least twice as large as those of its rival.

Engine compartments

Both cars are equipped with 1.6 liter, 16-valve engines with a power of 106 hp. With. Granta has an engine index of 21127, Vesta has 21129. The question periodically arises - how do they differ? On the 129 engine, the lubrication system was modified: a different oil receiver, an aluminum oil pan of increased volume, a different suspension and timing cover.

Granta is smaller and lighter than Vesta, this is its trump card. It is faster, more environmentally friendly and more economical. On average, Vesta consumes 2 liters more fuel than Grant. What can I say about the layout of the engine compartment? Vesta is larger and wider, so there is more free space in the engine compartment for access to the main components and assemblies.

For example, access to light bulbs - you don’t have to put anything aside or push it aside. For Grant, in this regard, everything is somewhat more complicated.

Vesta's appearance

The new product from AvtoVAZ looks more aesthetic and harmonious. The features and lines of the car fit together perfectly and do not cause rejection. The front part is decorated with a chrome design. The radiator grille, air intake and attractive headlights form a single unit.

The design of the Lada Vesta does not have bulky side doors or rough-cut wheel rims. “X-style” lines are stretched along the sides of the car, with stampings clearly visible at the bottom of the doors. The rear appearance does not spoil the overall picture. The bumper has a black trim and a lower reflector. The trunk lid looks appropriate, and the outlines of the rear lights are pleasing to the eye.

Car interior

Granta looks completely absurd by this indicator. Here is the simplest dashboard, the dashboard looks very vague, the seats are amorphous, and the back row is generally very narrow.

Ultimately, both of these cars deserve attention, although if you need a more stylish and modern car, then you should buy Vesta.