The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 16,500

€ 11,500

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
58.3
67.8
78
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.8 in
Width
68.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
98
155.5
101.9
158.3
155.5 in
Length
158.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2304 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
10.32 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
JA8/JR8
Generation
SD
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
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
120 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
19.53 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
474 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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