2012 Volvo C30 vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2012 Volvo C30 and 2012 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C30 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo C30 | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Volvo | Dacia |
| Model | C30 | Logan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
