Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Lodgy is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 1 HP more power than Kia Carens, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.2 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 Dacia Lodgy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Lodgy could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Lodgy consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Carens 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. | |||
| Dacia Lodgy 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Lodgy 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Lodgy is smaller, but higher. Dacia Lodgy is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 207 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 207 litres | 103 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 827 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2617 litres | 1650 litres | |
| The Dacia Lodgy has a more spacious trunk with any number of seats, both with the rear seats up and down. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Lodgy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Carens. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`958 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8200 | |
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