Dacia Logan 2016 vs Citroen C3 2016
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
| By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 35 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1257 litres | 922 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Dacia Logan has 210 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Logan (by 335 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C3 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 11 600 | |
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