The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 10,000

€ 14,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.4
69.5
77.2
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
60.4 in
Height
56.4 in
101.9
158.3
99.9
159.8
158.3 in
Length
159.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
5.02 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
SD
Generation
U
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 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.2
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
606 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
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).
77.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft







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