Dacia Logan 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 25 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
510 litres | no data | |
| Dacia Logan has 10 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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