Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Dacia Sandero consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 4 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 20 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1225 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`561 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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