Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Honda Civic 1995
| 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 | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Sandero) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 82 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.08 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.38 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 11 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 600 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Sandero has 95 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 600 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.5 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, 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`600 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 1200 | |
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