Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Dacia Sandero is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 - 220 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 - 12 seconds | 8.5 - 14.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf Plus are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Dacia Sandero. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 5.4 | 4.7 - 7.6 | |
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Dacia Sandero petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf Plus. On average, Dacia Sandero equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Sandero is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1450 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf Plus (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`572 kg | ~ 1`984 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`060 kg | ~ 1`451 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 512 kg | ~ 533 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4800 | |
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