Renault Megane 2016 vs Dacia Logan 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 29 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1257 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 40 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6200 | |
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