Dacia Sandero 2020 vs Suzuki Swift 2023
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 15 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.1 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 162 mm (6.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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 production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger, but slightly lower. Dacia Sandero is 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 15 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.9 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`514 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 19 400 | |
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