Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs Dacia Sandero 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 285 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 342 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 200 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 207 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Wrangler 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. | |||
| Jeep Wrangler 2012 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Jeep Wrangler 2012 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.55 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 14 cm shorter than the Dacia Sandero, 12 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 1`561 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 6400 | |
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