Dacia Logan 2026 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Logan) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 106 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Logan consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 161 mm (6.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dacia Logan is smaller, but higher. Dacia Logan is 31 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`262 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 368 kg | 440 kg | |
| Dacia Logan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, Hyundai Elantra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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