The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 22,300

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Skoda Fabia RS.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.7
64.6
72.5
68.7 in
Width
64.6 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.9
158.3
96.6
158.6
158.3 in
Length
158.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
15.69 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
SD
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
108 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Fabia RS
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
451 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Skoda Fabia RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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