Dodge Caliber 2006 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dodge Caliber) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dacia Logan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Caliber engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 162 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Dodge Caliber reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caliber consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Dodge Caliber over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Caliber 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: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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: | 5 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Journey | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Caliber 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: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.64 m | |
| Dodge Caliber is 5 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caliber is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 700 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1360 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Dodge Caliber has 176 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Caliber is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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