Dacia Logan MCV: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Dacia Logan MCV catalogue covers four production phases grouped into two generations: the first generation from October 2006 to March 2013, including its March 2008 restyling, and the second generation from April 2013, including the restyled model introduced in January 2016. Every version is an Estate or Estate 5-door with FWD.
The Dacia Logan MCV catalogue covers four production phases grouped into two generations: the first generation from October 2006 to March 2013, including its March 2008 restyling, and the second generation from April 2013, including the restyled model introduced in January 2016. Every version is an Estate or Estate 5-door with FWD. The choice is therefore mainly between the first generation’s Gasoline, Diesel and LPG engines and the second generation’s smaller Gasoline and Diesel units, with Manual or Automatic transmission. On the available figures, the performance pick is the first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp), while the lowest measured combined consumption belongs to the second-generation 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) at 3.5 l/100 km.
Dacia Logan MCV generations: what changed?
The first generation ran from October 2006 to February 2008 as an Estate with six versions. Its range comprised 1.4 i MT, two 1.6 i MT versions distinguished here as 1.6 i MT (87 hp) and 1.6 i MT (105 hp), plus three 1.5 dCi MT diesels producing 65, 75 or 90 hp. All used a 5-speed Manual transmission and FWD.
The first-generation restyling ran from March 2008 to March 2013, retained the Estate body and offered seven versions. It continued the 1.4 i MT, the three power levels of 1.5 dCi MT, and the 87 hp and 105 hp versions of 1.6 i MT. It also added an 84 hp LPG 1.6 i MT. The restyling did not change the catalogue’s basic transmission formula: every listed version remained a 5-speed Manual with FWD.
The second generation ran from April 2013 to October 2016 as an Estate with six versions. Its engine range changed substantially: the 0.9 MT and 0.9 Easy-R used 898 cc Gasoline engines, the 1.2 MT used a 1,149 cc Gasoline engine, and the Diesel choices were 1.5 TD MT (75 hp), 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) and 1.5 TD Easy-R (90 hp). Automatic transmission became available through the Easy-R versions. All six remained FWD.
The second-generation restyling started in January 2016 and is listed as an Estate 5-door with eight versions. It includes 0.9 MT, 0.9 Easy-R, 1.2 MT, 1.0 TCe MT, 1.5 TD MT (75 hp), 1.5 TD MT (90 hp), 1.5 TD Easy-R (90 hp) and 1.5 TD (95 hp). The catalogue records no stop date for these versions.
Dacia Logan MCV engine specs
Because several names recur with different outputs, the power figure is essential when comparing cars advertised under the same version name.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Engine | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation — 1.4 i MT | 75 hp | 112 Nm | 1,390 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation — 1.6 i MT (87 hp) | 87 hp | 128 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation — 1.6 i MT (105 hp) | 105 hp | 148 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 dCi MT (65 hp) | 65 hp | 160 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 dCi MT (75 hp) | 75 hp | 180 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation — 1.5 dCi MT (90 hp) | 90 hp | 200 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.4 i MT | 75 hp | 112 Nm | 1,390 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.6 i MT (84 hp) | 84 hp | 128 Nm | 1,598 cc | LPG | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.6 i MT (87 hp) | 87 hp | 128 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.6 i MT (105 hp) | 105 hp | 148 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.5 dCi MT (65 hp) | 65 hp | 160 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.5 dCi MT (75 hp) | 75 hp | 170 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation — 1.5 dCi MT (90 hp) | 90 hp | 200 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation — 0.9 MT | 90 hp | 135 Nm | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation — 0.9 Easy-R | 90 hp | 135 Nm | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.2 MT | 75 hp | 107 Nm | 1,149 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.5 TD MT (75 hp) | 75 hp | 200 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) | 90 hp | 220 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation — 1.5 TD Easy-R (90 hp) | 90 hp | 220 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 0.9 MT | 90 hp | 135 Nm | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 0.9 Easy-R | 90 hp | 135 Nm | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.0 TCe MT | 101 hp | 160 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.2 MT | 75 hp | 107 Nm | 1,149 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.5 TD MT (75 hp) | 75 hp | 200 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) | 90 hp | 220 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.5 TD Easy-R (90 hp) | 90 hp | 220 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Restyled second generation — 1.5 TD (95 hp) | 95 hp | 224 Nm | 1,461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The strongest specific outputs are delivered by the later small turbo engines. The 1.0 TCe MT produces about 101.1 hp per litre, narrowly ahead of the 0.9 MT and 0.9 Easy-R at about 100.2 hp per litre. The first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp) produces about 65.7 hp per litre, but its 105 hp remains the highest total output in the catalogue.
Dacia Logan MCV performance and mpg
The first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp) has the quickest measured 0–100 km/h time at 10.2 seconds and the highest measured top speed at 183 km/h. Compared with the 1.6 i MT (87 hp), it has 18 hp and 20 Nm more, reaches 100 km/h 3.2 seconds sooner, and adds 16 km/h to maximum speed. Its combined consumption is also 0.5 l/100 km lower: 7.5 instead of 8.0 l/100 km.
Among the second-generation Gasoline versions, 0.9 Easy-R records 10.5 seconds to 100 km/h, 175 km/h and 4.9 l/100 km combined. The 0.9 MT records 11.1 seconds, the same 175 km/h maximum and 5.2 l/100 km combined. With equal 90 hp and 135 Nm outputs, the Automatic is 0.6 seconds quicker and uses 0.3 l/100 km less on the supplied combined figure. The 1.2 MT records 14.5 seconds and 162 km/h; its consumption is not measured for the original second-generation entry, while the restyled version records 5.8 l/100 km combined.
The second-generation 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) is the economy leader on measured combined consumption at 3.5 l/100 km. It reaches 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds and 179 km/h. The 75 hp 1.5 TD MT uses 3.9 l/100 km, takes 14.8 seconds and reaches 164 km/h, so the 90 hp Manual provides 15 hp and 20 Nm more, saves 1.9 seconds in acceleration and adds 15 km/h while using 0.4 l/100 km less.
The original second-generation 1.5 TD Easy-R records 12.0 seconds, 175 km/h and 3.9 l/100 km combined. In the restyled data, the same version name records 12.0 seconds, 172 km/h and 3.6 l/100 km. Compared with the restyled 90 hp Manual, the Easy-R is 0.9 seconds quicker but 7 km/h slower and uses 0.1 l/100 km more. The restyled 1.5 TD (95 hp) records 12.9 seconds, 179 km/h and 4.7 l/100 km combined.
For the restyled 1.0 TCe MT, acceleration, maximum speed and fuel consumption are not measured. Those missing figures prevent a complete numerical performance-and-economy comparison despite its catalogue-leading Gasoline output of 101 hp.
Dacia Logan MCV dimensions, weight and clearance
Exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, boot space, boot dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured anywhere in the supplied data. Those values should therefore not be inferred when comparing Dacia Logan MCV size or cargo capacity.
First-generation kerb weight ranges from 1,050 kg for 1.4 i MT to 1,270 kg for 1.6 i MT (105 hp) and 1.5 dCi MT (65 hp). Gross weight reaches 1,870 kg for the 75 hp and 90 hp 1.5 dCi MT versions; gross weight for 1.4 i MT is not measured. Ground clearance is not measured for the first generation. A 50-litre tank is recorded for the pre-restyling versions, while tank capacity is not measured for the restyled first generation.
The second generation records 128 mm of ground clearance and a 50-litre tank across every listed version. Kerb weights range from 1,038 kg for the restyled 0.9 MT to 1,257 kg for the 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) and restyled 1.5 TD (95 hp). Gross weights range from 1,570 kg to 1,695 kg, although kerb and gross weights for the original second-generation 1.2 MT are not measured.
Weight-to-power highlights why the smaller turbo Gasoline versions feel stronger on paper than their outputs alone suggest. The restyled 0.9 MT carries about 11.5 kg per hp, while 0.9 Easy-R carries about 11.9 kg per hp. The first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp) carries about 12.1 kg per hp. At the other end, the first-generation 1.5 dCi MT (65 hp) carries about 19.5 kg per hp.
Which Dacia Logan MCV version should you choose?
Choose the first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp) when measured performance is the priority. Its 10.2-second acceleration and 183 km/h maximum are the best supplied figures, and it materially outperforms the lower-output 1.6 i MT variants.
Choose the second-generation 0.9 Easy-R for the strongest measured Gasoline blend of acceleration and consumption. It combines 90 hp, 135 Nm, a 10.5-second acceleration time and 4.9 l/100 km combined consumption. The 0.9 MT keeps the same power, torque and maximum speed if a Manual transmission is preferred, but its measured acceleration and consumption are less favourable.
Choose the second-generation 1.5 TD MT (90 hp) for the lowest measured combined consumption. Its 3.5 l/100 km figure is 4.0 l/100 km below the first-generation 1.6 i MT (105 hp), while its 220 Nm exceeds that version’s 148 Nm by 72 Nm. The performance trade-off is a 2.7-second slower run to 100 km/h and a 4 km/h lower maximum speed.
Choose 1.5 TD Easy-R when Automatic transmission matters more than the final economy advantage of the 90 hp Manual. The original second-generation version offers six speeds, 220 Nm and a 12.0-second acceleration time. For the restyled version, combined consumption improves to 3.6 l/100 km, only 0.1 l/100 km above the restyled 90 hp Manual.
The restyled 1.0 TCe MT offers 101 hp and 160 Nm from 999 cc, giving it the highest calculated power per litre in the range. However, acceleration, top speed and consumption are not measured, so it cannot be declared the best performance or economy choice from these data alone. Likewise, no numerical recommendation can be made on boot space, exterior dimensions or wheel size because all of those measurements are not measured.