Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Hyundai i20 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Sandero) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai i20) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 48 NM more than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Kia RIO | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller, but higher. Dacia Sandero and Hyundai i20 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 31 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 13 800 | |
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