2011 Renault Duster vs. 2012 Dacia Logan

To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Duster would be higher. Both 2011 Renault Duster and 2012 Dacia Logan are equipped with a 1,461 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster.

Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2011 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Renault Duster 2012 Dacia Logan
Make Renault Dacia
Model Duster Logan
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1461 cc 1461 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 168 km/hour 145 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.1 seconds 17.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4315 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1822 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2673 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 5.3 L/100km


 

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