Dacia Sandero 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 3 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller, but higher. Dacia Sandero is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`652 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2200 | |
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