Dacia Logan 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Logan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Dacia Sandero | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 23 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1257 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 91 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`545 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 13 400 | |
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