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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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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 Astra, 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 | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
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`615 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1200 | |
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