The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 9,900

€ 14,300

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 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 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2324 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3296 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.09 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Ford Fiesta 1.4
105 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.4
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28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
490 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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).
108 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Ford Fiesta 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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