Choosing a station wagon: Kalina 2 or Priora?

Agree that before buying a new car, each of us first weighs everything, evaluates and compares several models and only then buys. If we consider domestically produced station wagons, then at the moment there are 2 classic options from the entire model range that can compete with each other:

• Kalina 2nd generation station wagon
• Priora station wagon

Both cars are quite worthy of their choice, since the price for the domestic consumer is more than humane. But what is the first thing worth looking at if you are still in doubt about your choice?

Luggage compartment capacity

Of course, a person who buys a station wagon expects that the trunk of his car will be much larger than that of a hatchback or sedan, and in most cases this factor plays a decisive role. If you choose a vehicle by only one parameter, then your car is Priora, since it is longer than Kalina 2 in the same body and more cargo will fit in it.

If we talk about Kalina station wagon, then even Avtovaz representatives often say that in fact this type of body can be called a full-fledged hatchback.

Cabin capacity and ease of movement

Here. oddly enough, on the contrary, Kalina 2 wins, since despite its small appearance, there is much more space in the cabin than on the Priore. Tall drivers will especially feel it. If you can sit quietly in Kalina and nothing will interfere, then on the Priore, with a similar landing, your knees will rest on the steering wheel. Agree that such movement cannot be called comfortable and convenient.

Also, this applies to passengers, on the Priora it is a little closer to both the front and rear passengers. Therefore, in this comparison, Kalina 2 turned out to be the favorite.

Comparison of powertrains and dynamic characteristics

I think many already know that recently, both on the new 2nd generation Kalina and on the Priors, they began to install engines with a capacity of 106 horsepower, which go under the VAZ 21127 index. That is, this engine is installed on both one and another car.

The same goes for the old ICE 21126, which is also present on both cars. But there is one important plus that needs to be given to the new product. There is a version with an automatic gearbox on Kalina 2, but this is not yet installed on the Prioru.

As for the maximum speed, Priora wins a little here due to its better aerodynamics of the body, but it accelerates slower with the same engine by 0,5 seconds.

To summarize

If you are a fan of a quieter ride and a very large trunk is not an urgent need for you, then, of course, Kalina 2 is best for you, especially if you want to feel more spacious behind the wheel.

If the size of the luggage compartment and a higher speed are in the first place for you, then without hesitation you can look at the Lada Priora. But still, everyone must decide for himself what he prefers, as they say, and not look at tests and reviews ...