Dacia Logan — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
An incredibly spacious budget estate car, offering huge boot volume and low running costs from Renault-derived engines.
The Dacia Logan (specifically the MCV estate version in the UK) was launched as the cheapest new estate car on the market, using proven Renault technology.
Engine choices included Renault's 0.9-litre TCe petrol and the legendary 1.5-litre dCi diesel. Its lightweight construction ensures low fuel consumption.
Real-world fuel economy is outstanding, with the dCi diesel models easily returning over 65 MPG in mixed driving, making it incredibly cheap family transport.
TL;DR
45 MPG
Real-world petrol
66 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
13.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Dacia Logan achieves an estimated 45 MPG (petrol) and 66 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
45
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
66
Real-world MPG
Diesel
78.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £691 | £489 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1023 | £724 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1382 | £979 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2073 | £1468 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2764 | £1958 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 13.8p | 9.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Logan compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Logan
The Logan is lightweight for an estate; driving smoothly yields exceptional fuel efficiency.
Avoid overloading the massive 573-litre boot with permanent unnecessary gear.
Use the gearshift indicator to stay in the most efficient RPM band.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Dacia Logan achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.59
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Dacia Logan?
The Dacia Logan achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 66 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Dacia Logan?
The Dacia Logan has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Dacia Logan?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Dacia Logan costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Dacia Logan?
In a Dacia Logan doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.59 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Dacia Logan cost per mile in fuel?
The Dacia Logan costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Dacia Logan?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Dacia Logan is 53.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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