Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Dacia Logan 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 11 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Audi A1 | 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 Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller. Skoda Fabia is 25 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 573 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1518 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Skoda Fabia has 93 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`591 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
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