2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2009 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 will offer significantly more control. 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 T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 T5 | |
| Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Logan | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
