Mazda 2 2015 vs Dacia Sandero 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.5 | |
| Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | 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 Mazda 2 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 5800 | |
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