2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 492 kg more than 2010 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Volkswagen | Dacia |
Model | Tiguan | Logan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |