Volkswagen Touran 2015 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Lodgy is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 3 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, but torque is 10 NM less than Dacia Lodgy. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
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The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 834 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 834 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1980 litres | 2617 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space (by 7 litres). 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`160 | 1`896 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Touran has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Lodgy, so Volkswagen Touran quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 10 000 | |
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