Dacia Logan 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 LPG | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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, if possible |
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: | 1`605 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`124 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 481 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 7000 | |
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