Dacia Logan 2016 vs Citroen C3 2010
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 18.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 29 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger, but slightly lower. Dacia Logan is 41 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1000 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 210 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Dacia Logan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`527 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Logan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Dacia Logan, so Dacia Logan quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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