Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, 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 | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| 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 Mazda 2 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 950 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 10 200 | |
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