Dacia Sandero 2015 vs Renault Clio 2012
| 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: | 0.9 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio have the same engine power, but Dacia Sandero torque is 5 NM more than Renault Clio. Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.3 | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 2 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Dacia Sandero has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`588 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9400 | |
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