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Dacia Logan I MCV 1.6 MPI 8V (87 Hp) 7 Seats
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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 MCV Overview:
Dacia Logan (I MCV). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1195 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.7 s). The top speed reaches 167 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
1.6 MPI 8V (87 Hp) 7 Seats Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers acceptable performance for city driving, but struggles on highways and with heavy loads. Lacks the torque of the diesels.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption for its power output, making it one of the least economical choices in the lineup.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unbeatable value for money as a 7-seater
- • Enormous interior and cargo space (up to 2350 litres)
- • Robust and simple mechanics, easy to maintain
- • Practical and versatile for families or utility use
- • Good fuel economy from dCi diesel engines
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and sparse features
- • Underpowered engines, especially the lower-spec petrols
- • Lack of refinement and noise insulation
- • Mediocre safety rating (based on sedan variant)
- • Dated design and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2005 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I MCV |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 MPI 8V (87 Hp) 7 Seats |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 87 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.4 Hp/l [200mm more] |
| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K7M 710 More details about the engine K7M 710 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.7 kg/Hp, 72.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 |
| Max. weight: | 1810 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 615 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2350 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 198 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 635 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4450 mm mm [200mm more] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1674 mm mm [149mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2905 mm mm [275mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1993 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1458 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.25 m [above average] |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 259 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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