2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1242 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.
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 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
Model | Logan | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |