Dacia Logan 2016 vs Volkswagen Polo 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.4 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1257 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`660 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6600 | |
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