Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Dacia Logan 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1257 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 50 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Logan is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6600 | |
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