Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 diesel description
Hatchback Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2012. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 3750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Dacia Sandero 2008 - 2012 version and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
More engine specs
The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The ...
This Dacia Sandero 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp fuel consumption is 4.1 litres per 100km (24.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Dacia Sandero 2008 - 2012 version, fuel consumption in city - 5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1200 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
Dacia Sandero safety
During safety testing Dacia Sandero has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Dacia Sandero is evaluated with three stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Dacia Sandero got one star.

Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp technical data
Model: | Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 Hp | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2012. December | ||
Engine: | 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 90 HP ON 3750 RPM | Torque: | 200 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 173 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 (combined) 5.0 (urban) 3.7 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.02m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.53m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1200 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1575 kg |
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp engine K9K 3
Engine reliability and common problems:
The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval should be monitored!Engine displacement | 1461 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 80.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 15.2 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 60,000 km |
Fuel system | Common Rail Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair. |
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info |
Power | 75 - 110 HP ON 3750 RPM |
Torque | 180 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Renault |
Start of production (year) | 2008 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2011 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Nissan Qashqai Renault Laguna Renault Scenic Dacia Duster Nissan Juke and 18 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Dacia Sandero hatchback [2008 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Dacia Sandero 2008 1.1 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 5.9 l/100km |
Dacia Sandero 2009 1.5 dCi 70 Hp Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 1.5 Diesel | 70 HP | 4.5 l/100km |
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 dCi 90 Hp
Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP) |
1.5 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.1 l/100km |
Dacia Sandero 2008 1.6
Jan 2008 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 87 HP | 7.2 l/100km |