Dacia Logan 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan 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: | 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. | |||
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 | 1`835 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 12 200 | |
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