The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12)
€ 11,500

€ 12,300

€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.25.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.3
67.8
78
68.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.9
158.3
98
155.5
158.3 in
Length
155.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2284 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
11.06 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
SD
Generation
JA8/JR8
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
Ford Fiesta 1.25
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
81 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
84 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
84 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
98 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.25
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
28.2 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
490 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
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).
108 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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