Dacia Logan 2008 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dacia Logan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V50) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Volvo V50. Despite less power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Logan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, 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 V50 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 2008 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Logan 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | 417 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V50 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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