Nissan Primera 2004 vs Dacia Logan 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 116 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 29 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Dacia Logan. Despite the higher power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera 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: | 8 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger, but lower. Nissan Primera is 43 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 45 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Nissan Primera 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 Nissan Primera (by 1160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Primera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Logan, so Nissan Primera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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