The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 9,900

€ 23,100

€ 9,900
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€ 23,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Abarth Grande Punto.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.7
68
75.8
68.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.9
158.3
98.8
159.1
158.3 in
Length
159.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
16.27 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
SD
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
199 A8.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
105 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Grande Punto
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28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
418 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
127 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).
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Abarth Grande Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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