Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Nissan Micra 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero and Nissan Micra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Sandero consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Sandero consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1004 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Nissan Micra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9800 | |
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