2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2011 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo C30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo C30 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Volvo | Dacia |
| Model | C30 | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
