2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 209 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Logan | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
