Renault Megane 2000 vs Dacia Logan 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 28 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 7 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Scenic | 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 Renault Megane 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: | 4.44 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
| Renault Megane is 19 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`540 | |
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| Quality: | Dacia Logan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Dacia Logan, so Dacia Logan quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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