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“Behind the wheel” found out what, besides price, compete updated Lada Granta and Renault Logan.Konstantin Vasiliev “Behind the wheel”

Updated Grants (red right) with the same person, and the rear part has changed only the sedan and liftback. The last got a new bumper with a black band with invisible Parking sensors. All the other versions put black sensors on the bumper, painted in body color and it clearly does not decorate the car.Updated Grants (red right) with the same person, and the rear part has changed only the sedan and liftback. The last got a new bumper with a black band with invisible Parking sensors. All the other versions put black sensors on the bumper, painted in body color and it clearly does not decorate the car.

Two hot new items of the autumn — updated Lada Granta and Renault Logan. Without thinking twice, we got one of the first Logan and went to his small home in Tolyatti. It’s gather on one conveyor with Grantos! There, in the vicinity of the Zhiguli mountains, bring them in for a confrontation.

Now Grant is not only a sedan and a liftback, but the hatchback with a versatile, hitherto known under the name of Kalina. But will catch up later and universal Grant Cross.

Now Grant is the richest in number of body versions of the family. The machinations of marketers? After all, with this aid Grant will fight for the absolute leadership in sales with Vesta and Korean couple Solaris/Rio. But it is hardly the case only in statistical manipulations. Just before Kalina took an intermediate step between the flagship message and it is really budget Grantee, and simply put, much cheaper Kalina. Now the whole family is ennobled, and the ultimate unification will have a positive impact on cost.

Remember those terrible black bumpers in the basic version? Sure! Now, even in the initial modification of the car is painted in one color, the cabin has mount for child seat Isofix and a mandatory system of ERA-GLONASS. In versions richer appeared defroster windshield, three head restraints in the second row, the repeaters in the exterior mirror casings and a felt wheel arches wheel arches for the benefit of soundproofing. Where here to plant Viburnum with Granty? Easier to combine almost direct competitors under the same name and not to take people for a ride.

Renault have a similar story. The Logan sedan and the Sandero hatchback platform use we have a good demand. In total they would have taken the sixth place in the ranking of sales, and not separately included in the top 10. The facelift brought a new front end with led running lamps, improved trim materials, a new steering wheel and the lever on the floor near the driver’s seat that is designed for opening the fuel tank flap. And even promised temperature gauge antifreeze, but on our machine it yet — will appear on the Logan issued after October 29.

Before, when in conversation with someone, I was blamed Grant for her shortcomings, all the opponent’s arguments ultimately boiled down to one: “what do you want for the money?”. And now, looking at the new face of Grants, I wonder — wow, what a cool appearance can be the most affordable on the market of the car! Grant looks more interesting, more modern and easier kurguz and the more expensive Logan.Before, when in conversation with someone, I was blamed Grant for her shortcomings, all the opponent’s arguments ultimately boiled down to one: “what do you want for the money?”. And now, looking at the new face of Grants, I wonder — wow, what a cool appearance can be the most affordable on the market of the car! Grant looks more interesting, more modern and easier kurguz and the more expensive Logan.

Lada Granta Submitted in may 2011. Created on the basis of Viburnum — but in a cheaper version. Grant replaced the family car Samara, and now swallowed and Viburnum. Earlier, the liftback was collected in Izhevsk, but now all Grants are produced in Togliatti. ENGINES: petrol: 1.6 (87 HP), from 419 900 RUB 1.6 (106 HP) — from 516 500 RUB 1.6 (98 HP) from 581 500 RUB.

Renault Logan The car of the second generation, introduced in may 2014. In Europe is sold under the brand Dacia. Known in Turkey as Renault Symbol. It is based on the upgraded platform B0. Build — in Togliatti.. ENGINES: petrol: 1.6 (82 HP), from 544 000 RUB 1.6 (113 HP) — 667 1 990 RUB.6 (102 HP) — 697 990 RUB.

Feelings and numbers

Grant smaller Logan: 91 mm in length and 33 mm in width. And the claimed boot capacity Grants is 520 litres, ten more than Logan. Can you imagine how all this affected the interior space. The Lada significantly more! Especially in the second row. Three adults there is no place of comfort within. Although the machines in the expensive versions, there are three headrest. But the restyling of the innocent: the scenario “overcrowding” was before.

The front panel has changed slightly: there were X‑shaped details in the design, chrome trim side air duct, and a shelf on the passenger side moved inside the glove box. Plastic continues to be deliberately hard. Climate control puzzled: the temperature display, only icons.The front panel has changed slightly: there were X‑shaped details in the design, chrome trim side air duct, and a shelf on the passenger side moved inside the glove box. Plastic continues to be deliberately hard. Climate control puzzled: the temperature display, only icons.

The dashboard now — in the style of Vesta. Nice, but radial digitizing makes it difficult to read information.The dashboard now — in the style of Vesta. Nice, but radial digitizing makes it difficult to read information.	Button trunk release in the cabin anymore, but there are plug. Why not clean and the hole in the panel under it?Button trunk release in the cabin anymore, but there are plug. Why not clean and the hole in the panel under it?	New handle design strange — my wrist is so stiff. The former is more convenient.New handle design strange — my wrist is so stiff. The former is more convenient.
A four-speed automatic Jatco is well aligned with the 98‑horsepower engine. You can save 30 000, if you choose a car with a 5-speed robot.A four-speed automatic Jatco is well aligned with the 98‑horsepower engine. You can save 30 000, if you choose a car with a 5-speed robot.	Box with hinged lid. Seriously? But where to mount the Navigator and the smartphone?Box with hinged lid. Seriously? But where to mount the Navigator and the smartphone?	The two-piece glove box. What prevented add edge top shelf, so that when the cover is opened, its contents spilled to the lower part?The two-piece glove box. What prevented add edge top shelf, so that when the cover is opened, its contents spilled to the lower part?

The driver Grants too closely in the space between the door trim and lever adjustment seat height adjustment (this feature appeared with the restyling, and only in expensive cars) barely fits your palm. And this despite the fact that Grants door pockets shifted forward. Discomfort adds low rails line — like in the aquarium sit.

Logan with his massive front panel and a wide-pillar gives much more of a sense of security. Yes, and it is larger in all directions.

The materials used in the Renault is noticeably better, both visually and tactilely. But ergonomic flaws are the same: both cars lack steering column adjustment on the flight. For tall drivers — trouble.

With the restyling of the finish materials become more enjoyable. Solidity adds a new steering wheel in leather (optional) with a very comfortable grip and buttons of the cruise control (Grant this feature is not available). Logan has pockets on all doors, and Grants — only the front.With the restyling of the finish materials become more enjoyable. Solidity adds a new steering wheel in leather (optional) with a very comfortable grip and buttons of the cruise control (Grant this feature is not available). Logan has pockets on all doors, and Grants — only the front.

The instrument panel has not changed. The scale is well read, and soon, the menu cluster will appear and the temperature of the antifreeze.The instrument panel has not changed. The scale is well read, and soon, the menu cluster will appear and the temperature of the antifreeze.	Remote start of the engine is only at Renault. For the top-end versions of Drive and Style is standard. The option is available for 6990 rubles (but not in basic version).Remote start of the engine is only at Renault. For the top-end versions of Drive and Style is standard. The option is available for 6990 rubles (but not in basic version).	Echoes of the French perverted notions about the ergonomics: the buttons for the rear Windows located on the center console.Echoes of the French perverted notions about the ergonomics: the buttons for the rear Windows located on the center console.
With a 4-speed automatic of its own design Logan spends too much fuel, especially in the city. Of the options — only mechanics. And with it I can (and want) to be managed not all.With a 4-speed automatic of its own design Logan spends too much fuel, especially in the city. Of the options — only mechanics. And with it I can (and want) to be managed not all.	On the floor, Logan appeared the lever for unlocking the fuel tank flap.On the floor, Logan appeared the lever for unlocking the fuel tank flap.	Here and there a niche and the gadget will be able to stick on the windshield.Here and there a niche and the gadget will be able to stick on the windshield.

Tilt back the driver’s seat Logan is adjustable using the lever enough to tilt it back and quickly set to the desired angle. Such a mechanism only one minus: adjustment step, and the step is too big. I would like to see the intermediate position.

Front seat Grants the backrest is adjustable with rotating washer. This allows with high precision to find its angle of inclination. Tight but the washer need to be rotated whenever there is a need to fold the rear seatback: falling, she rests to the front seat, which you have to move forward or put it back almost vertically. And then to think about where to place the shot from the back seat headrests.

Logan easier and faster back just falls forward, forming a small notch in the boot. The distance from the front seats enough. So now, regardless of configuration, the advantage is on the side of Logan.

After the upgrade, the gamma power units became common for all Grant. Engine: (87 HP) or shestnadcatiletnim power 98 or 106 HP transmission: 5-speed manual, upgraded the robot with one coupling and fluid mechanics Jatco — 4-speed.After the upgrade, the gamma power units became common for all Grant. Engine: (87 HP) or shestnadcatiletnim power 98 or 106 HP transmission: 5-speed manual, upgraded the robot with one coupling and fluid mechanics Jatco — 4-speed.	Logan all as before: motor power 82 HP (vosmiklapanny), 102 and 113 HP (shestnadcatiletnie). Alternative 5-step mechanics — 4-speed automatic DP2. The hood of Logan holds the gas focus, and Grants — a normal backup.Logan all as before: motor power 82 HP (vosmiklapanny), 102 and 113 HP (shestnadcatiletnie). Alternative 5-step mechanics — 4-speed automatic DP2. The hood of Logan holds the gas focus, and Grants — a normal backup.
Room moved from the bumper to the trunk lid, and above it bears the inscription LADA in big letters — handwriting chief designer Steve Mattin.Room moved from the bumper to the trunk lid, and above it bears the inscription LADA in big letters — handwriting chief designer Steve Mattin.	Restyled the Logan with a stern not to recognize here, no change. Except on the fuel tank flap gone a notch under a finger — now the hatch opens from the salon.Restyled the Logan with a stern not to recognize here, no change. Except on the fuel tank flap gone a notch under a finger — now the hatch opens from the salon.
The threshold of the trunk of the Grants covered by plastic, and Logan — no. Padding the inside of the lid is not provided at both — what is she three-box body?The threshold of the trunk of the Grants covered by plastic, and Logan — no. Padding the inside of the lid is not provided at both — what is she three-box body?	The Logan boot holds 510 litres (ten less than grantovsky), and part of the space eats up the tool on the sidewalls (from the Grants it inside of chute).The Logan boot holds 510 litres (ten less than grantovsky), and part of the space eats up the tool on the sidewalls (from the Grants it inside of chute).

Fun or work?

On the test we took younger 16‑valve motors in a pair of machines. To the last in the city, no complaints at all, but on the highway it lacks the fifth gear for better economy. But the motors…

The engine VAZ‑21126 inexcusable for a modern car vibrodagger. Shivers and then runs through the wheel, the lever of the slot machine and the seat. The motor is loud, making the acceleration seem fresher than it really is. However, it is just sensations. In fact, Logan and Grant are comparable in the part of the booster dynamics.

Efficiency? Renosky motor K4M hungry: on track requires an average of 7.8 l/100 km; Lada spends under the same conditions, slightly more than seven liters. In town the difference is even greater.

New seat covering Grants made before the dull interior a bit more interesting. Seats moderately comfortable, but the fit seems too high, even with the new feature of height adjustment in the range of 40 mm. Behind came the clips of unused seatbelt buckles and pull-tab to hold the strap when folding the backrest. But the process of folding is very time consuming. Even the headrests have to shoot.New seat covering Grants made before the dull interior a bit more interesting. Seats moderately comfortable, but the fit seems too high, even with the new feature of height adjustment in the range of 40 mm. Behind came the clips of unused seatbelt buckles and pull-tab to hold the strap when folding the backrest. But the process of folding is very time consuming. Even the headrests have to shoot.

Still, I would prefer Logan, especially if you have a long road. At least for the best acoustic comfort.

To enjoy control Grantee is impossible for any manner of driving. The main complaints — handling. Smooth turning the wheel requires excessive force: electric power steering was not going to help. Feedback low, pensive reaction. Course I have to adjust on the straight and in turns. In General, do not relax.

The problem with handling not new, but it is still not decided. Blame the fundamentally flawed “trolley” Viburnum, and no revision of the force structure of the body is not enough. And if so, will have to wait for Grant’s next generation. And hope.

In the second row, Logan is more spacious in all directions.In the second row, Logan is more spacious in all directions.
To fold the backrest Logan, you can flick. However, the trunk floor will step.To fold the backrest Logan, you can flick. However, the trunk floor will step.	For the rear passengers has a Cup holder and additional socket.For the rear passengers has a Cup holder and additional socket.

There is no claim to the actuator of the brake pedal. The dependence of the degree of deceleration of the thrust on the pedals nonlinear: in the beginning of the turn have to make unusually large force and then is easy to run down and Grant peck his nose.

However, all except driveability is not so critical to not forgive is the car for 419 900 rubles (the price of the underlying Grants). But not for six hundred-odd thousand who ask for top version! Because for the same money offer Logan, and it is not empty as a drum. It is clearer and nicer to drive. His helm is also not a good measure of informativeness, but with the car more. The course correction is required to a lesser extent and only in a straight line. And brake easier.

And that’s part of the ride — parity. Surprised? I didn’t expect. Logan has always been famous for omnivorous suspension. Minor irregularities he seemed not to notice. A major work out too well, but it is still slightly rougher than Grant. Any Russian pothole the suspension will smooth the Frets to level the ruts on the road. Logan doesn’t do that. Grant only disadvantage is the fact that without loading excessively detailed passes into the cabin tremor from small bumps — it quickly starts to annoy. So go on an empty car to the cottage nicer to Logan, and back, downloading the harvest the eyeballs, the best Grant.

Save or save?

Konstantin Vasiliev: “Updated Grant occupied a niche, which once dominated Logan first generation. Now it is the most affordable and unpretentious car is a laborer for the average family, jitelstva in any of Russian regions. And for whom-if not the only opportunity to purchase a new car.”Konstantin Vasiliev: “Updated Grant occupied a niche, which once dominated Logan first generation. Now it is the most affordable and unpretentious car is a laborer for the average family, jitelstva in any of Russian regions. And for whom-if not the only opportunity to purchase a new car.”

From a purely automotive standpoint, Logan puts Grant on the shoulder, but in the budget segment, as in any other, it is all about price.

Basic Grant update went up quite a bit (419 900 rubles), and it’s still much cheaper and easy to use Logan (544 000). The prices of the cars overlap, but there is no real competition.

Judge for yourself: the most expensive stuffed options Grant Luxe with 98‑horsepower engine and automatic, climate control, electroerosive windshield, front seats and mirrors, electric Windows all drawn to 608 800 rubles. For the money, two pedal drive Logan can not buy — only with the mechanics, in version Life. Though with air con but no heating seats, no rear Windows and electric mirrors. It turns out that Grant either cheaper or better equipped.

And yet, before you take all the savings to the dealer Okay, imagine the situation: his children are staying with mother-in-law, the wife hung in a beauty salon, you are finally in the car. I do not want to twist the volume of the radio to the max and to drive the tachometer needle once or twice in the red zone? I’ve tried — and I’m sweating, struggling with wayward grantovsky the wheel, and for dessert I saw on the dashboard flashed Check engine icon. Normal, by the way, the phenomenon of the motor.

Malfunction during the test originated from both machines. After intense acceleration Grant lit Check engine light, and Logan from the shaking loosened hinge of the trunk lock.Malfunction during the test originated from both machines. After intense acceleration Grant lit Check engine light, and Logan from the shaking loosened hinge of the trunk lock.

Now, if the excitement of the young driver still has not decayed, and for passengers want the comfort of modern passenger cars B‑class, the Grant will disappoint. But if the budget to buy a car severely restricted have to put up with the imperfection of the Grants. Alternatives simply do not. But there is a choice of body type. Of all grantovsky line I would prefer the liftback. It is more practical sedan and hatchback. And looks much more interesting than the boring wagon.

Well Logan after restyling “grown up”, pulls in the more expensive segment, where competitors are a dime a dozen. Their background no longer young Russified “Frenchman” can easily get lost.

HEALTH OR TIME? The only thing when buying Grants is to think about thoroughly, is body type. Sedan nicer and status two-volume body — so, in any case, many believe. But if this is about the only car in the family, it must be practical. The sedan trunk holds 520 litres, the hatchback — only 240 litres. Then incrementally: 360 liters is going to take a wagon and as many as 435 litres — liftback. In the latter case, even more important than displacement, and baggy cargo space opening. Thanks to it you can use the space fully. We took not the largest baby carriage in the folded state. In the liftback fit it without difficulty, and in sedan — no. Will have to disassemble the stroller. This process takes approximately 10 calories or 30 seconds of time. If you go for a walk at least once a week for a year, the owner of the sedan will burn approximately 2000 calories, which is good, and the owner of the liftback will save two hours time. It is a pity that instead of the cheap loops on the boot lid liftback not hand-moulded handle. And all the new Grants have in common is that the lock cylinder of the trunk now is not: instead of it, and comfortable rubber button.

DATA PRODUCERS

	LADA GRANTA	RENAULT LOGAN
Weight / total weight	1160 / 1560 kg	1156 / 1600 kg
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	13,1 with	11.7 C
Maximum speed	176 km/h	171 km/h
Fuel / fuel reserve	AI-95 / 50 l	AI-95 / 50 l
Fuel consumption: urban / suburban / mixed cycle	9,9 / 6,1 / 7,2 l / 100 km	10,9 / 6,7 / 8,4 l / 100 km
ENGINE
Type	petrol	petrol
Location	front, transversely	front, transversely
Configuration / number of valves	R4 / 16	R4 / 16
The working volume	1596 cm3	1598 cm3
Power	72 kW / 98 HP at 5600 rpm	75 kW / 102 HP at 5750 Rev/min.
Torque	145 N·m at 4000 rpm	145 N·m at 3750 rpm
TRANSMISSION
Drive type	front	front
Transmission	A4	A4
Gear ratio: I / II / III / IV / z.x.	2,86 / 1,56 / 1,00 / 0,70 / 2,31	2,73 / 1,50 / 1,00 / 0,71 / 2,46
Main gear	4,10	3,65
SUSPENSION
Suspension: front/rear	McPherson / elastic cross beam	McPherson / elastic cross beam
Steering	rack and pinion with electric power steering	rack and pinion, power steering
Brakes: front/rear	disc/drum	disc/drum
Tires	185/55 R15	185/65 R15

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