Renault Megane 2016 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: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 130 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 55 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used also on Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 38 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 510 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 11 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Logan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 994 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 2 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`900 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 700 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 1200 | |
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