Dacia Logan 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 230 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`060 kg | 1`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 480 kg | |
| Dacia Logan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Dacia Logan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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