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

€ 16,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.61 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
SD
Generation
JA8/JR8
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 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
108 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.22 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
26.22 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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