Dacia Logan 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| 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 | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 10 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 40 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 979 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 215 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 271 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 Ford Fiesta, which means Dacia Logan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`562 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
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