Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 LPG | 1.2 LPG | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero is 6 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3000 | |
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