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Dacia Logan I 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 Overview:
Dacia Logan (I). 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.
The Dacia Logan I received a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2005, reflecting basic safety standards for its era. Child occupant protection was rated 2 stars.
1.6 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful option, offering the best acceleration and highway cruising ability within the Logan I lineup.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to other engines, especially the diesels, making it less economical for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Spacious interior and very large boot capacity
- • Robust and reliable mechanicals, designed for durability
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain engineering
- • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Unrefined ride and noticeable cabin noise at speed
- • Modest performance across most engine options
- • Dated design and aesthetics
- • Limited safety features compared to contemporary rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2008): July, 2008 - June, 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 2006 |
| End of production: | July, 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K4M 690 [Same engine] 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 |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 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. roof load: | 80 kg |
| 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 |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4247 mm [43mm less] |
| Width: | 1740 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1534 mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 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 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 with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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