Dacia Logan 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| 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: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 24 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, 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 Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Dacia Logan has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`520 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 998 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 522 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7400 | |
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