Volkswagen Touran 2015 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 48 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touran over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Touran is 3 cm longer than the Dacia Lodgy, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 834 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1980 litres | 2617 litres | |
| Volkswagen Touran has 7 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Lodgy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Lodgy (by 637 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.4 metres more than that of the Dacia Lodgy, which means Volkswagen Touran can be harder 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): | 2`050 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 10 800 | |
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