Dacia Logan 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Sandero, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, 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 Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Logan is larger. Dacia Logan is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Logan is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1361 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 148 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`526 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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