2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Renault Logan

To start off, 2010 Renault Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Logan.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Pontiac Vibe 2010 Renault Logan
Make Pontiac Renault
Model Vibe Logan
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2362 cc 1459 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 159 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 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 9.8 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 50 L


 

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