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Dacia Logan III 1.0 ECO-G (101 Hp) LPG
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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 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1135 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 186 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 ECO-G (101 Hp) LPG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful option, offering slightly better acceleration and the significant advantage of dual-fuel capability.
Fuel Economy
While LPG consumption is higher, the lower cost of LPG makes this the most economical choice for running costs, especially for high mileage drivers.
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 ECO-G (101 Hp) LPG |
| 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: | 101 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 101.1 Hp/l [149mm more] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | H4D 480 More details about the engine H4D 480 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / LPG |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3-5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (LPG): | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (LPG): | 5.3-5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (LPG): | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (LPG) (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (LPG) (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 5.3-5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (LPG) (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Maximum speed: | 186 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1124-1146 |
| Max. weight: | 1605 |
| Max load: | 459-481 |
| 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 |
| Fuel tank capacity (LPG): | 40 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 610 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 |
If you could change one thing about the Dacia Logan, what would it be?