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Honda Logo GA3 1.3 (65 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda Logo:
The Honda Logo is a supermini car which was made by Honda from 1996 to 2001. It is a three- or five-door hatchback that replaced the second-generation City and was then superseded by the Fit/Jazz. It slotted between the smaller kei-class Life and the larger Civic in Honda's range of the era. The Honda Capa and Honda HR-V were developed from the Logo's platform.
The Logo was manufactured in Japan and assembled at Honda's factory in Suzuka, Mie. It was marketed in Japan through dealerships of Honda Clio from 1996 to 2001, and briefly in Europe between 1999 and 2001....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GA3 Overview:
Honda Logo (GA3). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 790 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Logo GA3 was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the late 1990s, its passive safety features would be considered basic by modern standards.
1.3 (65 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.3-liter engine provides very modest power, making it suitable for city driving and light commutes. It struggles with acceleration and maintaining speed on highways or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 7 l/100 km, this engine offers reasonable economy for its time and class, making it an economical choice for daily urban use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and durability
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good fuel economy for its era
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Low running costs and maintenance
Cons:
- • Underpowered engine, especially on highways
- • Basic interior and limited features
- • Lack of modern safety technologies (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Dated design aesthetics
- • Limited appeal outside of urban environments
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Logo |
| Generation: | GA3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (65 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 65 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1343 |
| 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 layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.2 kg/Hp, 82.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 790 |
| Max. weight: | 1365 |
| Max load: | 575 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 230 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3785 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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