2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
Model | Logan | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |