Dacia Sandero 2019 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 29 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 1 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 11 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 158 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 14 800 | |
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