The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 7,000

€ 12,000

€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.6
67.4
76.5
68.7 in
Width
67.4 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.3
98.9
157.4
158.3 in
Length
157.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.24 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
SD
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
508 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






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