Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Dacia Logan 2012
| 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: | 1.2 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: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 104 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 30 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.6 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Seat Ibiza 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: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Ibiza 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. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 31 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 226 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`566 | 1`562 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3400 | |
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