Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Opel Astra 2004
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.46 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`561 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Dacia Sandero has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Dacia Sandero quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1200 | |
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