Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 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: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Grandland. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland 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 Opel Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | 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. Opel Grandland might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 194 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 452 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Dacia Sandero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | no data | |
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