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Dacia Logan I (facelift 2008) 1.6 16V (105 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)
I (facelift 2008) Overview:
Dacia Logan (I (facelift 2008)). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1060 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 183 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.
1.6 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent petrol engine, providing noticeably better acceleration and more confident overtaking capabilities compared to other petrol options.
Fuel Economy
Slightly higher fuel consumption than the 85 Hp version, but still reasonable given the improved performance.
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(II MCV Stepway (facelift 2017): January, 2020 - September, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 2008 |
| End of production: | June, 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.7 Hp/l [238mm less] |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K4M 690 More details about the engine K4M 690 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1060 |
| Max. weight: | 1600 |
| Max load: | 540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 565 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4290 mm mm [238mm less] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [21mm less] |
| Height: | 1525 mm mm [65mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm |
| Front track: | 1483 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Front overhang: | 800 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 858 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 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 | Disc, 259 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203.2 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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