Hyundai i20 2020 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai i20) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Sandero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, but torque is 48 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.5 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia RIO | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 Hyundai i20 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 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is larger, but lower. Hyundai i20 and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 6200 | |
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