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Dacia Logan I Van 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 Van Overview:
Dacia Logan (I Van). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 174 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.
1.6 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent petrol option, delivering the best acceleration and highway cruising capability within the lineup, suitable for more demanding routes.
Fuel Economy
While offering strong performance, this engine has the highest fuel consumption, making it less ideal for operators prioritizing fuel efficiency.
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): | 1.6 16V (105 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: | 105 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.7 Hp/l [54mm more] |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K4M 690 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 174 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Max. weight: | 1770 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2350 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 700 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 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 [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
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