Dacia Sandero 2015 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| 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 LPG | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, but torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Roomster, Seat Ibiza | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 8 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 12 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`644 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`086 kg | 1`189 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 484 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Sandero, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3000 | |
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