Dacia Logan 2008 vs Mazda 3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dacia Logan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 58 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 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) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 97 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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