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Dacia Logan III 1.0 TCe (91 Hp)
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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)
III Overview:
Dacia Logan (III). With 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.15 l/100km). Weighing only 1081 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 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.
The Logan III (tested as Sandero III) received a modest 2-star Euro NCAP rating, indicating room for improvement in active safety systems and overall crash protection compared to segment leaders.
1.0 TCe (91 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and efficiency for everyday driving, feeling adequately responsive in urban and mixed conditions.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for a petrol engine, making it a cost-effective choice for various driving needs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money
- • Spacious interior and class-leading boot capacity
- • Improved modern design and features over previous generation
- • Good fuel economy across the engine lineup
- • Robust and simple engineering for reliability
Cons:
- • Basic interior materials and finish
- • Modest performance, especially with the base engine
- • Limited advanced safety features (reflected in NCAP score)
- • Noticeable road and wind noise at higher speeds
- • No diesel engine option
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: September, 2006 - July, 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 TCe (91 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 2020 |
| End of production: | 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 91 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 91.1 Hp/l [149mm more] |
| Torque: | 160 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | H4Dt More details about the engine H4Dt |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.1-6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4-4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 6.1-6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 4-4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 4.8-4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.8-4.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 149.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1069-1093 |
| Max. weight: | 1565 |
| Max load: | 472-496 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1361 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 528 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 580 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4396 mm mm [149mm more] |
| Width: | 1848 mm mm [108mm more] |
| Height: | 1501 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2649 mm mm [19mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2007 mm |
| Front track: | 1533 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1519 mm |
| Front overhang: | 819 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 928 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 161 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15; 195/55 R16 |
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