Dacia Logan 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 90 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 133 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Logan could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Used also on Peugeot 208 | |
| 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 Peugeot 508 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: | 4.49 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 32 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 573 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1518 litres | 1592 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 13 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The Peugeot 508 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`570 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9400 | |
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