Renault Espace 2010 vs Dacia Sandero 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 83 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | 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 Renault Espace 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 64 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1200 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1660 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 1`536 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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