Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic
Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 diesel description
Crossover / SUV Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2016. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Dacia Sandero 2012 - 2016 version and torque 220 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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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 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 166 km/h.
Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic fuel consumption is 3.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (26.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Dacia Sandero 2012 - 2016 version, city fuel economy - 3.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1300 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1300 kilometers on highway.
- Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 4.0 litres per 100 km
- Dacia Sandero 2015 1.5 dCi MT

Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic technical data
Model: | Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi Automatic | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2015. January ... 2016. December | ||
Engine: | 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 90 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 220 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 166 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 (combined) 3.9 (urban) 3.8 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.08m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.62m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 207 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1200 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1600 kg |
Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic 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 2012 1.5 dCi Automatic oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info |
Power | 75 - 110 HP ON 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Renault |
Start of production (year) | 2008 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
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 crossover [2012 - 2016] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Dacia Sandero 2012 0.9 Tce | 0.9 Petrol | 90 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Dacia Sandero 2015 0.9 Tce
Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
0.9 Petrol | 90 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Dacia Sandero 2015 0.9 Tce Automatic
Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds |
0.9 Petrol | 90 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Dacia Sandero 2015 0.9 Tce Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 | 0.9 LPG | 90 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Dacia Sandero 2012 1.5 dCi | 1.5 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Dacia Sandero 2015 1.5 dCi
Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.5 Diesel | 90 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Dacia Sandero 2015 1.5 dCi Automatic
Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.5 Diesel | 90 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |