Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Dacia Sandero 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
| Seat Ibiza is 1 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
938 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Ibiza has 28 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. This could mean that the Seat Ibiza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| 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`601 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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