Renault Clio 2012 vs Dacia Sandero 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 5 HP less power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 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: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine Dacia Sandero 2018 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 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1146 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Renault Clio has 20 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`658 | 1`633 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Dacia Sandero has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Sandero quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5400 | |
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