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Dacia Logan I 1.6 8V (87 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 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.7 l/100km). Weighing only 980 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 175 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.
1.6 8V (87 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A balanced petrol option, providing adequate power for most daily situations without being particularly quick or refined.
Fuel Economy
The highest fuel consumption in the lineup, making it less economical than the 1.4i and significantly thirstier than the diesels.
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:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Logan |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 8V (87 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 87 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K7M 710 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| 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: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 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: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 980 |
| Max. weight: | 1540 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| 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 |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4247 mm mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203 mm |
| 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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