Skoda Roomster 2010 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Roomster) 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: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Skoda Roomster is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Roomster and Dacia Logan have the same engine power, but Skoda Roomster torque is 68 NM more than Dacia Logan. Skoda Roomster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Skoda Roomster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Roomster consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Skoda Roomster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Roomster 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: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Ibiza | Used also on Renault Kangoo | |
| 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 Skoda Roomster 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.64 m | |
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Skoda Roomster is smaller. Skoda Roomster is 26 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Roomster is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 700 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Skoda Roomster has 220 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Roomster is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Skoda Roomster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`763 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Roomster has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Skoda Roomster, so Skoda Roomster quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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