Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio have the same engine power, but Dacia Sandero torque is 20 NM more than Renault Clio. Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.2 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1146 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`595 kg | 1`658 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`085 kg | 1`071 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 587 kg | |
| Dacia Sandero load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Renault Clio. Therefore, Renault Clio is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4800 | |
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