In the budget car category, Renault Logan and Lada Vesta are in particular demand. The cars are in the same price segment, have similar dimensions and technical characteristics. But in order to conclude which is better – Renault Logan or Lada Vesta, you will need to compare all the features of the models.
Comparative characteristics of Renault Logan and Lada Vesta cars
Over the past 5 years, Renault Logan has enjoyed the title of leader in the budget class. At the same time, he has to compete with an inexpensive representative of the Russian automobile industry - Lada Vesta.
Considering the low cost of the 2 models, they sell equally well on the Russian market.
But Logan has a much longer history, as it has been on sale for about 10 years and is confidently occupying its niche.
Lada Vesta has been produced since 2015, but this does not prevent it from competing with the French budget car. AvtoVAZ representatives claim that the updated version of the sedan will be as stylish, practical and reliable as possible. High-quality but inexpensive materials were used for its assembly, and the list of on-board equipment is almost the same as that of Logan.
The car from the Renault concern has received great demand due to its good adaptation to harsh operating conditions. She is not afraid of severe frosts, moderate off-road conditions and other unfavorable factors. In addition, the cost of servicing a foreign car is relatively low, which is an additional argument in favor of choice.
Verdict
Today, the only alternative to the Lada Vesta Cross is the Renault Logan Stepway. Both cars are attracting well-deserved interest from consumers and are quite affordable. It remains to be seen which manufacturer will decide to give them another competitor, and I think we won’t have to wait long.
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2 comments
- Arkady Alexandrovich:
12/24/2021 at 15:56
Logan is better in many ways, the gearbox is not as humming, the engine is a little bit better, and the price can be said to be the same at the moment. Vesta and inside the Prior with the Ten with their sores are inherited, alas, but so.
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- Horizon:
06/17/2021 at 17:23
Now we need to see who will start to rot first, and it will clearly not be Logan Stepway.
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Prestige and body
After another restyling, the French car began to look more stylish, but at the same time retained its status as a reliable vehicle for everyday use. The key advantages of this car are safety and durability, but not excessive luxury.
Its main rival, the Lada Vesta, which is also available as a sedan, is characterized by a simple suspension that is resistant to driving on bumpy roads, a minimal set of comfort options and cheap maintenance.
Design and comfort components
There is no arguing about tastes - each person, one way or another, has his own personal preferences. However, it is quite possible to compare the design solutions used in the assembly of both cars.
In the proposed photos you can see the cars described above in their average configurations. After restyling, Logan has become much more attractive and modern - however, experts note the absence of any conspicuous features inherent in this model. Lada Vesta wins thanks to the X-shaped curly stamping on the front and rear wings: most car enthusiasts admit that it is this nuance that makes it possible to recognize Vesta on the road or in a parking lot without looking at the manufacturer’s logos and model names.
The proposed photo reports will help you examine car interiors in detail. The mid-range configurations of the Lada Vesta and Renault Logan maintain almost strict parity in terms of comfort and design ergonomics: both have a high-quality radio with an audio system and a powerful air conditioner.
However, a general summary of the comparison between the Lada Vesta and Renault Logan suggests that it is more profitable to purchase a domestic car. Firstly, there are more variations of power units - this will allow you to adjust power and fuel consumption even when purchasing. Secondly, according to experts, Vesta is better suited than Logan for driving on bad roads - and, therefore, will require repairs later. Thirdly, Vesta is also ahead of Logan in terms of the thoughtfulness of its configurations and the variety of additional option packages. Already the basic “Classic” configuration differs from the French sedan for the better - at quite comparable prices and slightly lower costs for further maintenance of the car.
What should a particular buyer choose? The proposed comparison of Lada Vesta and Renault Logan does not provide a final answer, since each driver chooses a car solely based on his needs and expectations.
Appearance (design)
In terms of body and cabin design, the domestic new product is somehow superior to its competitor. It exhibits pronounced features of the high-tech style. Logan looks more conservative and laconic, but also deserves attention.
Interior
The second generation of Logan demonstrates a big breakthrough in interior design. Now the car is not only functional and comfortable, but also stylish. A new instrument panel with chrome dial elements, a redesigned console and steering column make the car modern and attractive.
The amount of space for rear passengers is small, but the second sofa can accommodate 3 adults. The rear row does not fold flat, but in a 60/40 configuration, which allows you to expand the trunk volume. Also, the new Logan uses improved finishing materials, and the ergonomics of the seats are at the highest level.
The interior decoration of the Lada Vesta looks more stylish. The dashboard, console and trim combine affordable luxury and practicality. In addition, the cabin provides more space for passengers to board, since the car is located at the junction of segments B and C.
In terms of ergonomics, there are no complaints. All controls and important systems are always at hand.
Exterior
If when choosing a Lada Vesta or Renault Logan the main emphasis is on the exterior design, then the domestic sedan is much better than its French competitor. The appearance of the latter follows the economy class style, which is emphasized by miniature optics lights, a gas tank hatch with a cutout for fingers and other cheap details. And the most unpleasant moment is the utilitarian recesses of the door handles.
From the side, the car is almost featureless - the profile has no stampings, chrome inserts or other authentic elements.
But the front of the car looks quite stylish. The radiator grille, air intakes and rectangular optics complement each other.
The rear projection is designed well. This applies to the trunk lid, brake lights and bumper.
Vesta's exterior is dominated by aggression and swiftness. The profile is decorated with stampings and curves of the body panels; in front there is an original radiator grille and “squinted” headlights. And the increased size of the wheel rims only enhances the effect of moderate luxury.
The length of the wipers on the models is identical and is 510 mm in the base.
Interior
Compared to the interior of the previous generation Logan, there is a huge step forward. Now the car is not just functional, but also attractive, which is no less important. A new dashboard with chrome dial edges, a different center console, an updated steering wheel and other elements have made Renault noticeably more attractive.
In Vesta, the interior is definitely more attractive. The dashboard, center console, finishing materials - all this looks richer and more solid. And the design itself is noticeably more interesting. In addition, the Lada is noticeably more spacious, especially in the back row. It’s not for nothing that the car’s dimensions are at the junction of classes B and C.
Technical features
The models under consideration belong to the same body segment and have similar prices and technical characteristics. But they also have global differences.
Platforms
Lada Vesta is considered better than Logan due to its overall dimensions. She belongs to the B plus platform and is several centimeters larger than her opponent. Logan also belongs to class B, but its dimensions are smaller.
Engines and resource
And although only 1 power unit is offered with Vesta, and 2 units with Renault Logan, the first option is much more powerful. The French sedan is available with a primitive 8-valve 1.6 liter engine. The engine uses multi-point distributed injection and has a power reserve of 82 hp. Torque at 2,800 rpm reaches 134 Nm.
The dynamic performance of the model is quite good:
- Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 11.9 seconds.
- The speed limit is limited to 172 km/h.
- Fuel consumption per 100 km in the combined cycle is 7.2 liters.
More advanced trim levels include a 102-horsepower 16-valve unit with a torque of 145 Nm. Its dynamics look better:
- acceleration to 100 km/h takes 10.5 seconds;
- permissible speed reaches 180 km/h;
- Gasoline consumption is 7.1 liters per 100 km in combined mode.
Vesta can only be purchased with a single 1.6-liter Russian-made engine. The unit has 102 l. With. power and torque of 148 Nm. In terms of dynamics, this engine is only 0.1 seconds faster than the base Logan engine.
And it is inferior to the more productive version of the competitor by 1.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 6.9 l/100 km combined cycle.
Both units are characterized by reliability and durability. Their service life reaches several hundred thousand kilometers, and the cost of maintenance remains low. The main thing is to know what kind of gasoline to pour into the fuel tank.
Gearboxes
The situation with the transmissions of the 2 cars is identical. Both Logan and Vesta are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed robotic system. The manual transmission of a domestic car is better - it responds faster to the driver’s actions, and the lever stroke does not produce squeaks, play or problems.
The robotic complex is equally good for 2 machines. He solves his problems without any complaints.
Chassis
The updated Logan is adapted for use on Russian roads. The rear shock absorbers were strengthened, so the car received a smoother and softer ride.
The advantage in ground clearance allows Vesta to maneuver on bumpy roads where there are many bumps and potholes.
Pendants
The structure of the opponents' chassis is almost identical. The suspension consists of MacPherson struts and a torsion beam. Lada Vesta engineers have prioritized improving off-road performance and adapting the chassis to moderate off-road conditions. Therefore, the suspension design turned out to be reliable and energy-intensive.
Increased ground clearance allows you to overcome various obstacles without losing control.
Logan is less versatile. It has some shortcomings in the precision of control and the reaction of the wheels to the movement of the steering column. However, the indestructible suspension makes up for these shortcomings.
↑ Renault Logan: pros and cons
This car was developed specifically for a wide range of people who want to buy a car. Most buyers want to see in a car, first of all, reliability, practicality and efficiency. The latest version of Renault Logan has all these parameters. Some advantages of the model are noted:
- ground clearance allows the car to easily overcome small obstacles: uneven roads, small curbs and holes;
- Logan's bottom is reinforced and protects brake lines well;
- reinforced suspension;
- an 8-valve engine can run on lower quality fuel;
- the car is maneuverable and has good maneuverability;
- simplicity of design, thanks to which the machine can easily be repaired independently;
- spare parts are easy to find;
- excellent optics;
- good cruise and climate control;
- high seating;
- adapted to the Russian climate and is not afraid of frost, the cabin is not cold in winter.
The disadvantages of a French car are:
- airbags in a single quantity;
- no force limiters;
- seat belts without pretensioners;
- accelerates slowly, and the first 4 gears of the box are short;
- weak audio system;
- The car has a problem with reverse gear - it doesn’t turn on well;
- sound insulation leaves much to be desired, especially at an increased speed of 100 km/h;
- arches in the trunk interfere with the convenient location of the cargo;
- the stove operation is noisy after the 4th division;
- The front mudguards are too narrow and dirt gets onto the car doors in bad weather.
Options and cost
Cars are offered in several trim levels, which differ in price, available body colors and other parameters. Lada Vesta is available in the following delivery packages:
| Version | Price in rubles |
| Classic | 584 000 |
| Comfort | 637 000 |
| Luxe | 700 900 |
| Exclusive | 814 400 |
In the basic version, the car has a hill assist system, ABS, EBD, ESC and other useful assistants. By default, the steering wheel is adjustable for reach and tilt, as well as electric power steering.
The French sedan is available in the following versions:
| Equipment | Price in rubles |
| Access | 544 000 |
| Life | 607 990 |
| Drive | 682 990 |
| Style | 772 990 |
The list of on-board equipment in Logan's budget variants is minimalistic. To get comfort options such as air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, heated seats and steering wheel, you will need to choose a more premium package.
Above the curb
But it was not for the sake of nameplates on the body and inscriptions in the interior that all these crossover games were started. The key to elevated sedans is their ground clearance numbers and obstacle-clearing ability.
Here, both cars are fine, although their ground clearance is different. “According to the passport,” the lowest point of the Vesta body moved away from the ground by 203 mm, the Renault’s ground clearance is 195 mm. If we talk about the distance under the bumpers, which is more important in the city, then the competitors are almost equal.
But on the Stepway you can park backwards near any curb: in this case there is 370 mm of reserve under the bumper versus 330 mm for the Cross. By the way, the height of Stepway differs quite significantly from just Logan - according to the manufacturer’s data, the difference is as much as 40 mm! The clearance of the Cross version is only 25 mm greater than that of the Vesta sedan.
The ground clearance of both cars is impressive, so on snowy roads they feel better than their “down-to-earth” competitors. Front-wheel drive is not a hindrance - this couple slips through snow debris at speed, without even touching the bottom. The main thing is not to brake and remember how easily a front-wheel drive car “buries” in the snow.
Both test cars have Velcro, but for frequent trips on country roads, studded tires are more suitable - it will be easier to get out on them if the ground clearance alone is still not enough.
Chassis
There is serious rivalry here. The design of competitors is the same and simple - MacPherson struts and torsion beam. The creators of the LADA Vesta oriented the sedan for driving on Russian roads. As a result, the chassis turned out to be energy-intensive and durable, and the high ground clearance helps. At the same time, the car was endowed with enviable handling, which has already been noted more than once.
Logan is not so versatile. It frankly lacks precision in taxiing and feedback from the steering wheel to the wheels. But the fantastic “indestructibility” of the chassis, so valued by Renault fans, has not gone away - you can drive over speed bumps without slowing down at all!
