The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 2 1.5 (10 - 15)
€ 11,000

€ 16,400

€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mazda 2 1.5.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
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 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2293 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3219 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
10.75 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
SD
Generation
DE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
102 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
102 hp
Mazda 2 1.5
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Mazda 2 1.5
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
98 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.5
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 2 1.5
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
460 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
460 mi
Mazda 2 1.5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 2 1.5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Mazda 2 1.5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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