Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero and Mazda 2 have the same engine power, but Dacia Sandero torque is 8 NM less than Mazda 2. Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 2 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 Mazda 2 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 950 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9600 | |
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