Dacia Logan 2006 vs Dacia Sandero 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 18 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| 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 less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.53 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 23 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
510 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Dacia Logan has 190 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 690 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`536 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3800 | |
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