Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Nissan Note 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 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 (Nissan Note) 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 | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 4.7 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Nissan Micra | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1495 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 5 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4800 | |
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