The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 2 1.6 CD (10 - 14)
€ 9,500

€ 17,300

€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mazda 2 1.6 CD.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.1
66.7
74.6
68.7 in
Width
66.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.1 in
101.9
158.3
98
153.5
158.3 in
Length
153.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.54 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
SD
Generation
DE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
94 hp
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
100 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.6 CD
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
56 mpg
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
636 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
636 mi
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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