2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Logan would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Logan (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Logan should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Renault 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, 2009 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2008 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Dacia | Renault |
| Model | Logan | Logan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
