Which Dacia Logan Version Should You Buy?
The Dacia Logan version to choose depends chiefly on whether you prioritize performance, fuel consumption, transmission type, or load-carrying capacity.
The Dacia Logan version to choose depends chiefly on whether you prioritize performance, fuel consumption, transmission type, or load-carrying capacity. Among the current third-generation restyled sedans, the 1.0 ECO-G MT is quickest from 0–100 km/h at 11.6 seconds, the 1.0 TCe MT uses the least combined fuel at 5.1 l/100 km, and the 1.0 TCe CVT is the choice for a variable transmission but is slower and less economical. Older cars widen the choice to diesel and naturally aspirated Gasoline engines, while first-generation vehicles include Pickup single-cab bodies. No price or sale data is supplied, so this comparison cannot determine whether any version is good value at a particular asking price.
Dacia Logan generations: what changed?
The first generation ran from 2004 to 2012 in the supplied catalogue and is represented by a Pickup single-cab body with 11 modifications. Its engines span 1390–1598 cc, 65–105 hp, and 112–200 Nm. Every listed version has a 5-speed Manual gearbox and FWD. Depending on the version, kerb weight ranges from 975 to 1270 kg and ground clearance is 155 mm.
The second-generation Sedan ran from 2012 to 2016 with 16 modifications, 12 of which are detailed here. It introduced a broader listed fuel choice of Gasoline, LPG, and Diesel. Outputs range from 72 to 90 hp, while combined consumption among measured versions ranges from 3.5 to 6.2 l/100 km. Ground clearance is either 142 or 167 mm, depending on the listed vehicle.
Its restyling ran from 2016 to 2021. This remains part of the second generation, not another generation. There are 18 modifications, with 12 detailed. The engine range includes 898, 998, and 1461 cc units producing 73–101 hp. Buyers can choose Gasoline, LPG, or Diesel, plus 5-speed Manual, 5-speed Robotic, or 6-speed Robotic transmission. Every listed version is FWD and has 163 mm of clearance.
The third-generation Sedan ran from 2020 to 2022 with 4 modifications. All use a 999 cc inline 3-cylinder engine with direct injection. Outputs range from 65 to 100 hp, with 5-speed Manual, 6-speed Manual, or Variable transmission. Measured combined consumption ranges from 5.1 to 5.7 l/100 km, and clearance is 161 mm.
The third-generation restyling began in 2022 and has no stop date in the data. It contains 3 Sedan versions: 1.0 TCe MT, 1.0 ECO-G MT, and 1.0 TCe CVT. Each is a turbocharged 999 cc inline 3-cylinder with direct injection and FWD. Ground clearance is not measured for all three.
Dacia Logan engine specs comparison
Because several historical versions share an identical name, the generation, fuel, power, or transmission must be checked before buying.
| Generation/version | hp | Nm | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First: 1.5 MT (86 hp) | 86 | 200 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First: 1.6 MT (87 hp) | 87 | 128 | 1598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First: 1.4 MT (75 hp) | 75 | 112 | 1390 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First: 1.6 MT (105 hp) | 105 | 148 | 1598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First: 1.5 MT (65 hp) | 65 | 160 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First: 1.5 MT (68 hp) | 68 | 160 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 1.2 MT (75 hp Gasoline) | 75 | 105 or 107 | 1149 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 1.2 MT (72 hp LPG) | 72 | 105 | 1149 cc | LPG | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 0.9 MT (90 hp Gasoline) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 0.9 MT (90 hp LPG) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | LPG | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 0.9 DSG (90 hp) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second: 1.5 MT (75 hp) | 75 | 200 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 1.5 MT (90 hp) | 90 | 220 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second: 1.5 DSG (90 hp) | 90 | 220 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second restyling: 1.0 MT (73 hp) | 73 | 97 | 998 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 1.0 MT (101 hp) | 101 | 170 | 998 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 0.9 MT (90 hp Gasoline) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 0.9 MT (90 hp LPG) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | LPG | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 0.9 DSG (90 hp) | 90 | 140 | 898 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second restyling: 1.5 MT (75 hp) | 75 | 200 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 1.5 MT (90 hp) | 90 | 220 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second restyling: 1.5 DSG (90 hp) | 90 | 220 | 1461 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Third: 1.0 MT | 65 | 95 | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third: 1.0 T MT | 90 | 160 | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third: 1.0 T CVT | 90 | 142 | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| Third: 1.0 T GAS MT | 100 | 170 | 999 cc | LPG | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third restyling: 1.0 TCe MT | 90 | 142 | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third restyling: 1.0 ECO-G MT | 90 | 142 | 999 cc | LPG | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third restyling: 1.0 TCe CVT | 91 | 142 | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
Repeated database entries with the same specifications are consolidated in the table, but their measured weights or clearance can differ. The standout outputs are 105 hp from the first-generation 1.6 MT and 101 hp from the second-generation restyled 1.0 MT. Their specific outputs are approximately 65.7 hp per litre and 101.2 hp per litre respectively, so the smaller turbo engine produces about 35.5 more hp per litre. The third-generation 1.0 T GAS MT delivers about 100.1 hp per litre.
Dacia Logan performance and mpg
The quickest measured first-generation version is the 105 hp 1.6 MT: 0–100 km/h takes 10.2 seconds and top speed is 183 km/h. At 1115 kg, it carries about 10.6 kg per horsepower. The 65 hp 1.5 MT Sedan-equivalent entry weighs 1065 kg, needs 15.5 seconds, and carries about 16.4 kg per horsepower; the heavier Pickup single-cab entry takes 17.7 seconds. This shows why body and weight matter even when the engine name is unchanged.
For the original second-generation Sedan, the quickest measured choice is 0.9 DSG at 11 seconds. The 0.9 MT Gasoline versions take 11.1 seconds, only 0.1 second more, while both record 4.9 l/100 km combined. The Robotic car uses 5.7 l/100 km in the city and 4.5 on the highway; the Manual uses 5.8 and 4.3 respectively.
The 90 hp Diesel 1.5 MT is the strongest economy choice among the measured second-generation versions: 3.5 l/100 km combined, 11.8 seconds to 100 km/h, and 173 km/h. Compared with the 75 hp Diesel 1.5 MT, it adds 15 hp and 20 Nm, cuts acceleration time by 2.7 seconds, adds 5 km/h, and reduces measured combined consumption by 1.0 l/100 km in the original second-generation data. The 1.5 DSG also makes 90 hp and 220 Nm, but takes 12 seconds and uses 3.6 l/100 km combined.
In the second-generation restyling, the 73 hp 1.0 MT records either 14.2 or 14.7 seconds, with combined consumption of 5.2 or 5.4 l/100 km depending on the listed vehicle. Performance and consumption for the 101 hp 1.0 MT are not measured. The 90 hp 0.9 MT Gasoline takes 11.1 seconds and uses 4.9 l/100 km combined, while 0.9 DSG takes 11 seconds and also uses 4.9 l/100 km.
Within the third generation, 1.0 T MT cuts the basic 1.0 MT’s acceleration time from 16.7 to 11.6 seconds, a 5.1-second improvement, while combined consumption falls from 5.2 to 5.1 l/100 km. It also raises top speed from 160 to 180 km/h. The 1.0 T GAS MT matches the 11.6-second time, reaches 186 km/h, and uses 5.3 l/100 km combined. The 1.0 T CVT takes 13.8 seconds and uses 5.7 l/100 km.
For the third-generation restyling, 1.0 ECO-G MT is 0.7 second quicker than 1.0 TCe MT and has a 2 km/h higher top speed, but uses 0.2 l/100 km more combined. The 1.0 TCe CVT adds 1 hp over both Manual versions, yet takes 13.8 seconds and uses 5.7 l/100 km. City and highway consumption are not measured for all three.
Dacia Logan dimensions, weight, and capacity
External dimensions, boot dimensions, wheel sizes, and weight distribution are not measured in the supplied data. Every listed version has a 50-litre tank.
First-generation kerb weight spans 975–1270 kg, gross weight spans 1535–1810 kg, and clearance is 155 mm. Second-generation kerb weights span 974–1165 kg in the detailed entries, gross weights span 1505–1620 kg, and clearance is 142 or 167 mm. Its restyling spans 973–1090 kg kerb and 1505–1670 kg gross, with 163 mm clearance.
Third-generation kerb weights range from 1016 to 1124 kg and gross weights from 1488 to 1589 kg; clearance is 161 mm. The restyled third generation weighs 1107–1147 kg kerb and 1549–1589 kg gross. Its clearance is not measured. Wheel sizes are not measured for every generation and version.
Which Dacia Logan version to buy and why?
Choose the third-generation 1.0 T MT if you want the most balanced measured combination of acceleration and consumption: 11.6 seconds to 100 km/h, 180 km/h, and 5.1 l/100 km combined. Compared with 1.0 MT, it supplies 25 hp and 65 Nm more without a combined-consumption penalty; instead, the measured figure is 0.1 l/100 km lower.
Choose the third-generation restyled 1.0 ECO-G MT if acceleration matters most among the current entries. It reaches 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds, versus 12.3 for 1.0 TCe MT and 13.8 for 1.0 TCe CVT. Choose 1.0 TCe MT for the lowest combined consumption in that trio at 5.1 l/100 km. Choose 1.0 TCe CVT only when the Variable transmission is the deciding requirement: its 1 hp advantage does not translate into better measured acceleration or economy.
Choose the second-generation 90 hp 1.5 MT Diesel if minimum measured consumption is the priority. Its 3.5 l/100 km combined figure is 1.4 l/100 km below the 90 hp 0.9 MT Gasoline. If a non-Manual transmission is essential, 1.5 DSG combines 90 hp and 220 Nm with 3.6 l/100 km, while 0.9 DSG provides 90 hp and 140 Nm with 4.9 l/100 km.
Choose the first-generation 105 hp 1.6 MT if you want the quickest measured Logan in this dataset. Its 10.2-second acceleration time is 0.8 second quicker than the best 0.9 DSG figure and 1.4 seconds quicker than the third-generation 1.0 T MT. Fuel consumption for that 1.6 MT is not measured, however, so its running economy cannot be compared honestly.
Finally, a purchase decision should match the exact generation, body, fuel, power, and gearbox rather than the version label alone. Names such as 0.9 MT, 1.5 MT, and 1.6 MT recur with materially different outputs, weights, performance, and fuel figures. Reliability, problems, engine-oil requirements, warning-light causes, engine swaps, prices, and cars for sale are not covered by the supplied data and therefore cannot be used to rank these versions.