Dacia Sandero 2020 vs Skoda Scala 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 43 HP less power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Skoda Scala. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 162 mm (6.4 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Scala might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Scala 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 27 cm shorter than the Skoda Scala, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1108 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 139 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Scala. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Scala (by 302 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`514 kg | 1`686 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`014 kg | 1`141 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 12 600 | |
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