Renault Laguna 2012 vs Dacia Logan 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 201 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 130 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 3.9 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 4.1 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 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 30 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 87 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: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`923 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4800 | |
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