Renault Megane 2018 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 140 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 65 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 8 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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: | 507 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 510 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 3 litres less 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: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.4 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`881 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 1200 | |
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