Peugeot 308 2007 vs Dacia Logan 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 63 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 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: | 4 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 8 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 308 has 162 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Peugeot 308 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 691 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`842 | 1`540 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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