Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Seat Arona 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Seat Arona is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 25 HP less power than Seat Arona, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Seat Arona. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Dacia Sandero consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arona, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Arona 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 Seat Arona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.54 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1280 litres | |
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Seat Arona has more luggage space. Dacia Sandero has 80 litres less trunk space than the Seat Arona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Arona (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Arona, which means Dacia Sandero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Seat Arona has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Seat Arona, so Seat Arona quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 14 800 | |
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