2010 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2010 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dacia Logan | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Dacia | Volvo |
Model | Logan | S80 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |