The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 2 1.5 (10 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 16,400

€ 10,000

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 2 1.5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
58.1
66.7
74.6
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.7 in
Width
68.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.1 in
Height
60.4 in
98
153.5
101.9
158.3
153.5 in
Length
158.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2293 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3219 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
6.41 %

General
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DE
Generation
SD
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
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
102 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
102 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
98 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.5
22.48 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 2 1.5
41 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
460 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 2 1.5
460 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 2 1.5
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 2 1.5
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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