Dacia Logan 2012 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| 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 | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 18.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.1 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 35 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 225 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 200 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 Opel Corsa, which means Dacia Logan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`562 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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