Dacia Sandero 2009 vs Suzuki SX4 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 50 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, but torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Sandero consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Sandero consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.57 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller. Dacia Sandero is 13 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Sandero has 50 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.1 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3800 | |
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