Dacia Sandero 2019 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 29 HP less power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Dacia Sandero consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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 | 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 Opel Corsa, 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. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 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 Citroen C4 Cactus 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 4 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`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 10 200 | |
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