Dacia Logan 2008 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dacia Logan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 308) 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: | 105 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Dacia Logan is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Logan engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 82 NM less than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.47 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.56 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2149 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 180 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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