Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Nissan Primera 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 30 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Sandero 2008 1.5 engine Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller, but higher. Dacia Sandero is 55 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Sandero is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1812 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 1400 | |
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