Dacia Logan 2008 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 50 HP less power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Skoda Rapid. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.8 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Rapid 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: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| 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 Skoda Rapid 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. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Skoda Rapid may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`691 kg | |
| Net weight: | 975 kg | 1`236 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 455 kg | |
| Dacia Logan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Skoda Rapid. Therefore, Dacia Logan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 570 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7400 | |
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