Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| 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 | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, 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 | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 950 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| 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: | 4.08 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 30 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 55 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Dacia Sandero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Micra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Micra, so Nissan Micra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4400 | |
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