Dacia Sandero 2019 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 19 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 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 | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 38 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7400 | |
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