2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Dacia Logan and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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2008 Dacia Logan | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
Model | Logan | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |