Dacia Logan 2007 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 12 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| 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 Fabia 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 Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 23 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2350 litres | 1225 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 274 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 1125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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