The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 10,000

€ 15,500

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 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 1.4.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2427 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.9 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
SD
Generation
JA8/JR8
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
430 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
430 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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