Toyota Verso 2009 vs Dacia Lodgy 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 126 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Verso engine produces 36 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Toyota Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
| The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Verso consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Verso could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Verso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Lodgy 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 Toyota Verso 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. | |||
| Toyota Verso 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ...  More about Toyota Verso 2009 2.0 engine Dacia Lodgy 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Lodgy 2012 1.5 engine | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota Verso is 6 cm shorter than the Dacia Lodgy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Verso is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 178 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 178 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 484 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1696 litres | no data | |
| In 7-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 649 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Verso is 0.1 metres more than that of the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Verso scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Verso scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Toyota Verso, so Toyota Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Toyota Verso has 
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