Renault Laguna 2013 vs Dacia Logan 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 175 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 85 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 3.6 | |
|
The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 Renault Laguna 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: | 4.80 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
|
Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 31 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 573 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1518 litres | |
|
Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 65 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`107 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Laguna has
|
Dacia Logan has
| |