Dacia Logan 2012 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 920 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) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 883 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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