Renault Clio 2001 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 23 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| Renault Clio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Used also on Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Clio engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 48 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Logan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Dacia Logan, so Dacia Logan quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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