Dacia Sandero 2022 vs Suzuki Vitara 2024
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| 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 (Suzuki Vitara) 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: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero and Suzuki Vitara have the same engine power, but Dacia Sandero torque is 82 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.7 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 9 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 289 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1108 litres | 1046 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Suzuki Vitara 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 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`770 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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