2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 2 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 278 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 Dacia Logan (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2010 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Dacia | Kia |
Model | Logan | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |