Amulet I (A15) vs Logan I: which is better?

Chery Amulet I (A15) (2003–2012) vs Renault Logan I (2004–2015): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.

Specifications

	Chery Amulet I (A15)	Renault Logan I
Production years	2003–2012	2004–2015
Body	sedan	sedan
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Engines	1.6	1.6 8V
Power, up to	94 hp	84 hp
Torque, up to	—	124 Nm
Gearbox	manual	manual
Drive	front-wheel drive	front-wheel drive
Length	4 269 mm	4 250 mm
Width	1 690 mm	1 735 mm
Height	1 404 mm	1 525 mm
Wheelbase	2 471 mm	2 630 mm
Ground clearance	—	155 mm
Fuel tank	50 L	50 L
KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years)	≈ 13 675 ₸	≈ 13 675 ₸

The better value is highlighted in green.

Pros, cons and common problems

Chery Amulet I (A15)

Pros

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Cons

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Renault Logan I

Pros

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Cons

Engine Renault K4M/K7M/F4R: a snapped timing belt bends the valves
Modest power: up to 84 hp

Engine (Renault K4M/K7M/F4R): a snapped timing belt bends the valves; ignition coil failures (K4M); oil consumption on the F4R.

Which one to choose

Amulet I (A15) — if you care more about: power.
Logan I — if you care more about: wheelbase.

The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.

FAQ

Which is more powerful: Amulet I (A15) or Logan I?

Amulet I (A15): up to 94 hp, Logan I: up to 84 hp.

What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Amulet I (A15) — about 13 675 ₸, Logan I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.

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