Renault Megane 2014 vs Dacia Logan 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 145 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 233 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Logan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Logan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.55 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 8 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 573 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1518 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 49 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Logan. | |||
| 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`909 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Logan, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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