Dacia Logan 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Logan consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Kangoo | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Logan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.4 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.47 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 24 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
510 litres | 1285 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 97 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`715 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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