Renault Clio 2009 vs Dacia Sandero 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 15 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Clio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 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 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Clio 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 32 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Sandero has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Dacia Sandero quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
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