BMW 2 series 2014 vs Dacia Lodgy 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Lodgy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series 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: | 4.34 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 16 cm shorter than the Dacia Lodgy, 15 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 827 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 468 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Lodgy is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 2 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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