The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A2 1.2 TDI Automatic (EU3) (01 - 05) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 19,000

€ 11,600

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A2 1.2 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
61.1
65.9
74.4
60.4
68.7
78.6
65.9 in
Width
68.7 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
61.1 in
Height
60.4 in
94.7
150.6
101.9
158.3
150.6 in
Length
158.3 in
94.7 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2050 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
2745 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
20.17 %

General
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
8Z
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
ANY
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
60 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
60 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
103 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
103 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
104 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A2 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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34.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
34.17 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
78 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
704 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
704 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
61.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
61.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 3, 3L
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
130 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







30.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft