Dacia Logan 2008 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Skoda Rapid. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Logan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| 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 Rapid 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 Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Skoda Rapid 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`691 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`060 kg | 1`236 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 455 kg | |
| Dacia Logan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Skoda Rapid. Therefore, Dacia Logan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 535 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7400 | |
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