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Dacia Logan I (facelift 2008) 1.5 dCi (75 Hp) FAP
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Dacia Logan:
The Dacia Logan is a family of automobiles produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since mid-2004, and was the successor to the Dacia 1310 and Dacia Solenza. It has been produced as a sedan, station wagon, and as a pick-up. It has been manufactured at Dacia's automobile plant in Mioveni, Romania, and at Renault plants in Morocco, Argentina, Turkey, Russia, Colombia, Iran and India. The pick-up has also been produced at Nissan's plant in Rosslyn, South Africa....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2008) Overview:
Dacia Logan (I (facelift 2008)). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~4.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.2 s). The top speed reaches 162 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 dCi (75 Hp) FAP Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While highly economical, its performance is quite sluggish, requiring patience, especially during acceleration or overtaking maneuvers.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel economy, making it a very cheap car to run, particularly for city and gentle highway driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money and low purchase price.
- • Spacious and practical interior with a large boot for its class.
- • Simple, robust mechanics leading to good reliability and ease of maintenance.
- • Excellent fuel economy with dCi diesel engines, ideal for high mileage.
- • Low running and maintenance costs.
Cons:
- • Basic interior materials and design, lacking refinement.
- • Limited safety features compared to more modern or premium rivals of its time.
- • Unrefined ride quality and poor noise insulation, especially at higher speeds.
- • Modest performance from most petrol engines, particularly the 1.4 MPI.
- • Lack of modern comfort and technology features.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2008): 2008 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 dCi (75 Hp) FAP |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 51.3 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K9K 892 More details about the engine K9K 892 |
| Engine displacement: | 1461 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.3 kg/Hp, 69.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 167.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1075 |
| Max. weight: | 1540 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4288 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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