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Dacia Logan I 1.5 dCi (86 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 Overview:
Dacia Logan (I). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 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 167 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 Dacia Logan I received a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2005, reflecting basic safety standards for its era. Child occupant protection was rated 2 stars.
1.5 dCi (86 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides good low-end torque, making it feel more responsive than its petrol counterparts, though overall acceleration remains modest.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, making this diesel variant highly economical for long distances and frequent use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Spacious interior and very large boot capacity
- • Robust and reliable mechanicals, designed for durability
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain engineering
- • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Unrefined ride and noticeable cabin noise at speed
- • Modest performance across most engine options
- • Dated design and aesthetics
- • Limited safety features compared to contemporary rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I MCV: 2006 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 dCi (86 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp @ 3750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.9 Hp/l [203mm less] |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K9K 796 More details about the engine K9K 796 |
| Engine displacement: | 1461 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 17.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 186 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1075 |
| Max. weight: | 1610 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 535 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 575 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4247 mm mm [203mm less] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm [140mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [275mm less] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 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 | Ventilated discs, 259 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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