Ford Fusion 2005 vs Dacia Sandero 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 22 HP less power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Fusion consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1350 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Fusion 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fusion and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Ford Fusion has 17 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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