Fiat Punto 2012 vs Dacia Sandero 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 20 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1420 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: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Fiat Punto and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage space. Fiat Punto has 45 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Dacia Sandero quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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