Dacia Logan 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan and Skoda Fabia have the same engine power, but Dacia Logan torque is 14 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
510 litres | 789 litres | |
| Dacia Logan has 72 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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