2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
Model | Logan | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |