Dacia Logan 2012 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 49 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| 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 Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Dacia Logan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`562 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Net weight: | 974 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 588 kg | 485 kg | |
| Dacia Logan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Toyota Corolla. Therefore, Dacia Logan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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