2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Renault Logan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Renault Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Renault Logan | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Vibe | Logan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |