Dacia Logan I Van 1.4 (75 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.1 / 10
Safety 3.0 / 5
Engine 3.2 / 5
Value 4.5 / 5
Performance 3.2 / 5
Comfort 2.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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 Van Overview:

Dacia Logan (I Van). With 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.6 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.4 (75 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Entry-level petrol performance, adequate for light city driving and short hauls. Lacks power for highway cruising or heavy loads.

Fuel Economy

Modest fuel economy for a petrol engine, acceptable for its class but not competitive with the diesel options.

Best Use Case: City / Light Duty

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional affordability and low purchase price
  • • Generous and practical cargo space
  • • Robust and simple mechanicals, leading to good reliability
  • • Excellent fuel economy from diesel variants
  • • Low running and maintenance costs
  • • Utilitarian design focused on function over frills

Cons:

  • • Basic interior quality and limited comfort features
  • • Modest performance from most engine options
  • • Limited advanced safety features (3-star Euro NCAP)
  • • Unrefined ride quality compared to passenger cars
  • • Dated design and technology by modern standards
  • • Noise levels can be high, especially in diesel models

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (facelift 2022): 2022 - ).

General:
Brand:Dacia
Model:Logan
Generation:I Van
Modification (Engine):1.4 (75 Hp)
Start of production:January, 2007
End of production:August, 2012
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:75 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:54 Hp/l [54mm more]
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
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:3.3 l
Coolant:4.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:79.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:70 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7.6 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:15.6 sec
Maximum speed:155 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:16.5 kg/Hp, 60.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:11.1 kg/Nm, 90.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:14.8 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1240
Max. weight:1740
Max load:500
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:2350 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4450 mm mm [54mm more]
Width:1740 mm mm [108mm less]
Height:1636 mm mm [135mm more]
Wheelbase:2900 mm mm [251mm more]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [bad for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size185/65 R15

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