Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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 | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 11 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, 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 | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger, but lower. Dacia Sandero is 34 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 142 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 150 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 Suzuki Splash, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | no data | |
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