2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 240 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Dacia | Nissan |
| Model | Logan | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
