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Dacia Logan I (facelift 2008) 1.4 MPI (75 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.6 l/100km). Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 162 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.
1.4 MPI (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A very basic and underpowered engine, struggling with anything beyond light city driving. Acceleration is sluggish and highway performance is poor.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly, its fuel economy is not significantly better than the larger 1.6L engines, making it a less appealing choice for efficiency.
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 (facelift 2016): January, 2020 - September, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 MPI (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 2008 |
| End of production: | December, 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54 Hp/l [56mm less] |
| Torque: | 112 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K7J 710 More details about the engine K7J 710 |
| Engine displacement: | 1390 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 114.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 975 |
| Max. weight: | 1535 |
| Max load: | 560 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 525 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4290 mm [56mm less] |
| Width: | 1740 mm [7mm more] |
| Height: | 1525 mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm [4mm 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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