Dacia Sandero 2019 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| 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: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 21 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Nissan Micra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.52 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 31 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 55 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
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