2012 Renault Logan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Renault Logan and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Renault 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Logan | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Logan | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
