Which is better Ravon Nexia or Lada Granta

If you are planning to buy a budget car and are thinking about which is better: Lada Granta or Daewoo Nexia, then this article is for you. Nexia is Granta's main competitor: these two models actually have a lot in common. Both have an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, a gas tank capacity of 50 liters, a manual transmission, and front-wheel drive.

The manufacturers of these cars claim that both cars accelerate in 11-12.5 seconds to 100 km and consume from 6 liters/100 km. In fact, these figures for Daewoo Nexia and Lada Granta are slightly worse. As for the build quality, it is approximately at the same level - both in the first and in the second car.

This is where all the similarities end, now let's take a closer look at each model individually.

Advantages and disadvantages of Lada Granta

Granta is 30% more expensive than Nexia. As for the appearance, we must admit that Nexia will be prettier (although this is not for everyone, as they say). But the interior of the Granta cannot but please. It is worth noting the high ceiling, comfortable seats, good ergonomics of the controls and convenient location of the rear mirrors.

In reality, the car consumes 8 liters instead of the promised 6. In addition, Granta does not have good vibration protection and noise reduction, which is a rather serious drawback for a modern model.

Another disadvantage of this model is the suspension, which is poorly adapted for our roads.

Advantages and disadvantages of Daewoo Nexia

Nexia differs from the previous model by a more powerful engine (108 hp, while Lada Granta - 98 hp) and lower cost, which cannot but attract modern consumers. But very soon it became clear why many users speak less favorably about this car. The fact is that the ceiling in this car is very low, the seats are uncomfortable and there are no airbags.

The Nexia also failed the test drive; it behaved unpredictably on the road. The rear axle performed very poorly when cornering. Another minus also surfaced: the car consumed 11 liters per 100 km instead of the promised 6.

It is also worth noting that the Nexia has a turning radius of 4.9 meters, while the Grant has a turning radius of 5.1. The difference of 20 cm does not seem to be big, but for a driver, especially a city driver, it is very noticeable. It is also worth noting that the Daewoo Nexia has a trunk volume of 530 liters, and the Lada Grant has 480 liters. However, the trunk of the latter is equipped with special brackets for securing cargo, which no other car in this class has.

Another significant difference is that the Daewoo Nexia has a coolant temperature sensor, while in the Lada Granta this control is only possible when an on-board computer is installed. In addition, any configuration of the Daewoo Nexia has headrests, which are present in the Lada Granta only in the luxury and standard configurations.

From all of the above, we can conclude that the main advantage of Nexia is its low cost, and Granta’s ease of use. Moreover, the first car is more attractive externally, the second - internally. If we compare these two models, Granta has more significant advantages than Nexia. A comfortable interior, ease of operation and a high level of driver protection on the road are the main factors that make the Lada the most successful option among economy class cars.

Which car to choose is, of course, up to you. But we hope that our advice will help you make the right choice.

We remember

"Lada Granta"

The interior of "Grant" looks as if you were looking into a tarpaulin boot. This gloom is only slightly diluted by silver plastic inserts on the gearshift lever and the ventilation system deflectors. This strange mechanism is the Lada Granta jack. You need to turn the “gear” with a wheel wrench. We didn't figure it out right away. The angle of inclination of the backrest and rear seat cushion of the Lada Granta is chosen better. The Granta steering column is tilt adjustable, but this only partially compensates for the awkward fit. The Granta gearshift mechanism works without hesitation, although the drive lacks information content. The instrument panel of the Lada Granta is an example of information content and readability. When turning the steering wheel, the Granta does not have a hint of reactive force.

UZ-Daewoo Nexia

Long-legged rear passengers will find it uncomfortable - there is simply not enough legroom. But this is provided that there are also tall riders in front. The Nexia's steering wheel seems to be stuck to the front panel and has no adjustments. This creates certain inconveniences - you have to sit with your arms outstretched. Jimmy's motor is good! Character is cheerful, assertive. It's a pity the chassis is missing.

There is an opinion among Russian car enthusiasts that a foreign car is much better than the products of the domestic automobile industry. This position is not without meaning, since the quality of foreign-made cars is often significantly superior to their analogues in the Russian automotive industry. But the cost of new imported vehicles is always much higher. However, in recent years, foreign cars have had worthy competitors coming off the assembly line of AvtoVAZ OJSC. And foreign companies are striving to conquer the markets of Russia and Asian countries by producing excellent products, the cost of which is affordable for representatives of the middle class.

Priora is the brainchild of AvtoVAZ

Thus, Russians are increasingly faced with the question of which car to buy - domestic or imported. And, as a rule, they compare those that are in the same price category and the same class. Usually these are Lada Priora and Daewoo Nexia. Both of these cars are very popular among car enthusiasts today.

Daewoo Nexia is somewhat older in age; the first cars of this brand were imported into Russia back in the 90s by “gray” dealers. In 1995, the car was updated, and the changes affected almost all its parts:

hood;
rear part of the body;
optics;
interior of the cabin;
wheelbase.

Today, cars are assembled in many countries, for example, Uzbekistan, Romania, and production has been established in Russia.

The Daewoo Nexia is the first foreign-made car with which the Lada Priora can compete both in technical characteristics and in cost.

Lada Priora is somewhat younger: serial production began in 2007. The VAZ 2110 was taken as a basis, however, after the update there was little left of this car.

The manufacturer assures that almost all parts in the Priora have been replaced. Experts say that this car is a modern, technically sophisticated and safe vehicle.

Engine and gearbox

If you are not satisfied with the most powerful engine in the class paired with a manual transmission, so as not to overpay, turn your attention to the Grant. It has an 87-horsepower eight-valve engine in its arsenal. With it, the car costs from 389,900 rubles, while prices for Ravon Nexia start at 479,000. Keep in mind that AvtoVAZ offers the base engine in combination with a luxury package for only 503,400 rubles. All prices do not take into account all kinds of discounts and special offers, which are not available to every buyer.

Nexia is equipped only with a 16-valve engine producing 106 hp. The Granta has exactly the same output. So in the case of a manual transmission, the cars have parity in terms of the engine. But those who want to buy a car with an automated transmission need to think hard. The Lada with a 106-horsepower engine is only equipped with a robot with one clutch. The classic Jatco Grante automatic is also available, but it is combined with a 98 horsepower engine. In addition, this automatic is 4-speed. Ravon offers a more modern 6-speed automatic transmission.

Conservatism or convenience?

As for the interior, it is difficult to compare cars that claim to be “family friendly”, since they are almost the same. It all depends on the preferences of the passengers. For example, those who like to sort everything into shelves will like it more. There are a huge number of different niches and pockets that children enjoy using. The interior of Nexia is quite conservative: no frills, but there is everything you need. For example, the driver can adjust his seat, which allows a person of any size to drive the car.

Experts note that in the cabin of the Daewoo Nexia, it is quite difficult for three passengers to feel comfortable in the back seat. After restyling, the interior of the car was also updated, but there is no need to talk about global changes. The interior is still done in gray tones, the seats are upholstered in fabric. But the Lada Priora can rightfully boast of its interior decoration, since an Italian studio worked on its design. Now the ergonomics of the car meets international standards. In addition, the interior decoration is made of modern materials. This attitude of the manufacturer towards interior design is certainly captivating.

Lada Priora differs from Daewoo Nexia in a more convenient arrangement of functional buttons and levers. Everything needed for driving is literally at the driver's fingertips.

For example, buttons are built into the door armrest that regulate:

overview of side mirrors;
adjustment of front windows;
central locking.

An undoubted advantage of the cabin is the armrest located between the driver and the front passenger. There are various recesses for storing small items; you can put glasses on a special shelf. In the interior of the Priora, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, which creates comfort and a good mood while traveling.

You should pay attention to the dashboard. In both cars, the sensors are quite large and the readings are clearly visible on them. Priora has an original optics control mechanism, which is located to the left of the steering wheel. With its help, the operation of the dimensions, headlights and foglights is regulated. In front of the driver there is a video screen of the on-board computer, which is very convenient when driving.

Prices and options

The Lada Granta with an automatic transmission is cheaper than the Ravon Nexia: 528,300 rubles in a single configuration versus 549,000 - 579,000 (two possible equipment levels). For this money, a domestic car will have heated seats, electric front windows, heated and electric mirrors, air conditioning, an audio system and 14-inch steel wheels. Nexia for 549,000 rubles will be richer in fog lights, a tire pressure sensor, 15-inch wheels and a stabilization system. Therefore, the price difference seems justified. But there are a couple of nuances: seat heating is not provided at all, and a passenger airbag appeared only on cars of the 2018 model year. These options are not useful, and Lada gets a small plus in their favor due to them. Although the exchange rate stabilization system also cannot be called superfluous. Nexia already has it in the “base” (479,000 rubles), while Granta has it only in the most equipped version (from 533,900 rubles).

For a Granta with a robot and a 106-horsepower engine, the price gap with a Nexia equipped with an automatic transmission will be greater (and again in favor of the Russian car): 43,700 rubles at the average level of equipment and 39,100 rubles at the maximum.
The money benefits are obvious, but the robotic gearbox takes some getting used to: you'll have to adapt your driving style. The Granta with mechanics is 30-45 thousand rubles cheaper than the Nexia with a similar level of equipment. In this segment, such a difference can play a role. Although, for example, when buying a car on credit, the overpayment will not be so noticeable. A more developed service network and better availability of spare parts can also play in Lada's favor. However, in general, both models are very close, and any little thing can influence the choice in favor of one of them. A client can spend hours studying the price lists of automakers, but he will buy exactly the model for which he has enough money... This is the reality. Our country is still far from an ideal automobile world, where each of its members has a personal car. For many Russians, own transport is a luxury, which is why motorists are looking for it. But is it possible to buy an inexpensive and at the same time good car? In principle, the “economy” niche is represented quite well and there is something to discuss. Here, for example, are two running models LADA Granta and Daewoo Nexia. You can safely consider these cars, they are in demand. But which model is of better quality - Granta or Nexia? Let's compare.

LADA Granta and Daewoo Nexia are budget cars that are popular on the Russian market

Years of manufacture

The models we compare have a common “budget” purpose and one price category. But they saw the light in different years.

The latest, Lada Granta , entered the market in 2011. It was built on the basis of the Kalina and was offered in three body styles: sedan, hatchback and sport. Thanks to such diversity and low price, the car immediately conquered the domestic market and became popular.

Renault Logan began to be produced earlier - in 2005. The French car is also assembled in Russia, in Moscow. The model is positioned as a budget and family model, so when designing, the manufacturer tries to reduce its cost as much as possible.

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Daewoo Nexia is the “oldest” of the three cars in terms of year of production. Its history begins in 1996 at a plant in Uzbekistan. Like Logan, the car was created to be cheap in every sense of the word.

Conclusion

So, to the conclusions. It seems that the choice between Granta and Nexia today will be made in favor of Lada.

Despite the fact that it is a little more expensive than its rival, overall it wins both in terms of driving performance and ergonomics. And the new VAZ star is more modern. And also, don’t forget about the airbag, which comes even in the basic version.

Another topic dedicated to comparing our manufacturer with cheap foreign cars of a similar class. This time I would like to compare and evaluate all the advantages of the Lada Kalina and Daewoo Nexia, and try to understand which car to give preference to. I would like to immediately say about the price: if we compare similar configurations with almost the same set of options, then it will be a luxury Kalina for 381,400 rubles. and Nexia is also in luxury for 367,000 rubles. Many owners think that if the Daewoo is a foreign car, then the build quality will be much higher and the reliability will also be at a higher level. But frankly speaking, this opinion is very erroneous. Let's look at the most important indicators of these two cars.

Engine:

The Kazakh car has a 1.6 liter engine. 16 classes produces 108 horsepower. In our car, the engine according to its passport develops 98 hp. with the same volume, but as tests on stands that were carried out outside the plant show, this figure is slightly underestimated. According to many owners, the maximum power is at least 110 hp, and the underestimation was done specifically so that people do not pay high transport taxes. So it’s quite difficult to assess whose power unit will be more powerful.

Body:

Even without looking closely, you can understand that the quality of the metal and its thickness on the Nexia leaves much to be desired, and the first traces of corrosion appear earlier than two years after purchase. Moreover, pay attention to a new Daewoo from an official dealer - open the driver's or passenger's door and look at the door lock hinges - yellowness is already breaking through them, which indicates the imminent appearance of rust. Pay attention to the trunk lid, it feels like it was just attached by eye, the gaps are terrible.

You certainly won’t find such problems on Kalina. All body parts fit exactly, moreover, most of them have at least some kind of galvanization. It is unlikely that you will be able to meet two-year-old cars with traces of corrosion. From personal operating experience, a car that sits outside all year round, in rain and snow, does not have a single sign of rust.

Safety and comfort:

If you look at the set of additional options, there is practically no difference, air conditioning is installed on both vehicles, electric windows are also present, both front and rear. But Kalina has ABS and an audio system, while the Daewoo Nexia will need to pay an additional amount for this.

When purchasing a car, everyone looks at its technical characteristics, and for many, appearance becomes the determining factor. VAZ-2112 and Daewoo Nexia are similar in cost and appearance. The final choice in favor of one option or another must be made based on the advantages and disadvantages of these cars. It’s better to listen to the advice of experienced car enthusiasts who have experience driving each.

A car from the last century or a modern car?

Price competitor Priora

Looking at the Daewoo Nexia, you immediately remember foreign films of the last century, in which the main character drives around in a long car. The hood of such a car seems endless. This is due to the fact that Nexia was created on the basis of the Opel Kadett, released in 1985.

The long body is certainly unusual, but for many it is good because it differs from many cars of the same type. Smooth lines, interesting lighting equipment, a forward-facing hood - everything speaks of the stability and reliability of the vehicle. In 2013, Nexia experienced another restyling. After watching numerous videos on this topic, you will see that the optics have been updated, the engine has been strengthened, and windshields have been installed on the windows. But overall, the car has retained its appearance, for which its fans are grateful.

Priora seems significantly smaller than Nexia, but this is not so: the difference in body length is small. The AvtoVAZ car looks quite solid, and all because of the car’s height and wide ground clearance. Unlike the “ten”, the Lada Priora received wider doors. This innovation was immediately noticed by car enthusiasts.

Daewoo Nexia: disadvantages and advantages

The Nexia can accommodate five people and is a four-door sedan. Its first drawback is the trunk with a constant volume of 530 liters. The main characteristics of this car are as follows:

acceleration to 100 km/h in 11 seconds;
heated rear window;
in all trim levels you can open the trunk and gas tank hatch from the passenger compartment;
windshield wiper pause adjustment;
shockproof beams on the sides of the body;
maximum speed 185 km/h;
equipped with a five-speed manual transmission;
the ability to choose one of the engines - with a volume of 1.5 liters or 1.6.

The main advantage of Nexia is its reliability; most car enthusiasts visit car repair shops only when undergoing routine diagnostics. Owners note the following advantages of this car:

high controllability;
maneuverability;
clearly holds the road.

At the same time, the car has one significant drawback, which reduces the possibility of using it on Russian roads - low ground clearance.

On uneven roads, it simply scrapes the bottom along the ground or snow. Parking is also difficult. In addition, tall people will find it uncomfortable to move on the Nexia. The interior layout, sound insulation and body susceptibility to corrosion leave much to be desired.

What's good and what's bad

“Granta” has been present on the secondary market for a long time, which means that car owners have a clear list of reasons why they can love this car. This:

indestructible suspension;
trunk capacity of 520 liters;
warm stove;
cheap and accessible spare parts;
Fuel consumption is about 7 liters per “hundred” for a manual transmission and an 87 liter engine. With.;
high ground clearance;
reliable Japanese automatic transmission.

It is quite expected that Logan has something to brag about. First, let's note the positive experience of car enthusiasts:

Car breakdowns are rare;
indestructible chassis;
economical engines: for 1.6 liters - about 9 liters per 100 km;
sells well on the secondary market;
cheap and accessible spare parts;
maintainability and availability of repairs in any service.

Daewoo Nexia have a set of advantages like Logan. Let's understand the advantages:

Reliability. The car rarely breaks down.
Good engines. They do not require major repairs or other technical interventions for a long time.
Cheap spare parts available in stores.
The soft suspension handles bumps and holes well.
Ergonomic interior. Everything is in its place.