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Dacia Logan III 1.0 TCe (91 Hp) CVT
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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 142 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1116 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 172 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) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth power delivery ideal for city traffic, though the CVT can make acceleration feel less immediate under hard throttle.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy, slightly higher than the manual version but still competitive for an automatic in its class.
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) CVT |
| 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: | 142 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: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.3 kg/Hp, 81.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1116 |
| Max. weight: | 1589 |
| Max load: | 473 |
| 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: | 595 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 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| 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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