Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Mini Countryman 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 22 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1200 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| 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 Mini Countryman 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.09 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.56 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Dacia Sandero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 000 | |
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