Hyundai i20 2014 vs Dacia Sandero 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 and Dacia Sandero have the same engine power, but Hyundai i20 torque is 20 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.8 | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i20 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 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: | 4.04 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Hyundai i20 is 2 cm shorter than the Dacia Sandero, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i20 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i20 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The Dacia Sandero 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 158 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5000 | |
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