Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
|
Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 20 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
|
The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 21 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | no data | |
|
Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 190 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`083 kg | 1`075 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 517 kg | 465 kg | |
| Dacia Sandero load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Dacia Logan. Therefore, Dacia Sandero is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Dacia Sandero has
|
Dacia Logan has
| |