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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan 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. | |||
| Dacia Logan 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Logan 2012 1.5 engine | |||
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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 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`590 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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