Dacia Logan 2012 vs Citroen C3 2010
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: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 61 HP | |
Torque: | 104 NM | 95 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 18.1 seconds | |
Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 14 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.9 | |
The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
780 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.35 m | 3.94 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
Dacia Logan is larger, but slightly lower. Dacia Logan is 41 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 300 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1000 litres | |
Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 210 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 250 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Dacia Logan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`562 | 1`527 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | low | |
Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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