Dacia Sandero 2019 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 39 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
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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 Suzuki Vitara, 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: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero is 9 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 55 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 12 000 | |
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