Renault Megane 2000 vs Dacia Logan 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 32 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
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): | 1`710 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | Dacia Logan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Dacia Logan quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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