Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 3.8 | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Aircross could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 Aircross 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 Aircross has 90 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The Dacia Sandero may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 680 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Aircross is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7800 | |
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