Dacia Logan 2013 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Logan engine produces 145 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 233 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan 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 Dacia Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Used also on Renault Laguna | |
| 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 Renault Megane 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.51 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 573 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1518 litres | 1595 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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: | 1`570 kg | 1`909 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`016 kg | 1`388 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 554 kg | 521 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Logan, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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