Renault Clio 2001 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 7 HP less power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Dacia Logan. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | 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 Renault Clio 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: | 3.81 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 48 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 950 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Logan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Dacia Logan, so Dacia Logan quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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