Renault Clio 2016 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 95 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Renault Clio 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan 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 Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.06 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 23 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Clio is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 510 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 210 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`711 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`204 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 507 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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