2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi vs. 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG

To start off, both 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi and 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.5 dCi 2012 Renault Logan MCV 1.6 MPI LPG
Make Renault Renault
Model Logan Logan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1461 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.9:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 145 km/hour 167 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.7 seconds 13.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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