The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 13,400

€ 11,600

€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
59
64.6
72.5
60.4
68.7
78.6
64.6 in
Width
68.7 in
72.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
59 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
157.5
101.9
158.3
157.5 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2460 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3463 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.2 %

General
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5J
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
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
85 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
110 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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28.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
28.94 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
537 mi
Range
675 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
537 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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