Renault Megane 2021 vs Dacia Logan 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 73 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Dacia Logan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 161 mm (6.3 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Sandero, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | |
| 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 2021 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 | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Megane is 24 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | 1361 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 25 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 Dacia Logan (by 374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`526 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 10 400 | |
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