Dacia Sandero 2018 vs Renault Captur 2017
| 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 | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.57 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller. Dacia Sandero is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 57 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Captur. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`633 | 1`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 12 600 | |
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