Dacia Logan 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 103 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dacia Logan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Logan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS 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 Logan 2008 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Logan 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 30 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 378 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 6000 | |
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