Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Opel Grandland 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Grandland. Despite less power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Grandland engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 194 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 452 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Dacia Sandero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | no data | |
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