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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.1 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: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 15 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1020 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: | 14 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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. | |||
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`621 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`082 kg | 975 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 539 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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