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Dacia Sandero I 1.4 MPI (75 Hp)
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Dacia Sandero:
The Dacia Sandero is a subcompact car/supermini car produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2007, currently at its third generation. It has been also marketed as the Renault Sandero in certain markets, such as Russia, Latin America, Iran, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Dacia Sandero has been Europe's best selling car several years in a row.
With a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Dacia Logan sedan from which it derives, the Sandero was developed at Renault's Technocentre near Paris, France, in conjunction with the regional engineering centres based in Brazil and Romania. It was revealed for the first time at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and made its formal market debut in Brazil, as a Renault model, in December 2007, being the first Renault model to debut outside Europe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Dacia Sandero (I). With 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 161 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Dacia Sandero I achieved a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2008, indicating acceptable but not class-leading safety performance, particularly for adult occupants.
1.4 MPI (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A basic but robust petrol engine, providing sufficient power for urban environments but feeling strained on open roads.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy for a petrol engine, acceptable for city driving but less efficient on longer runs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional affordability and low purchase price
- • Robust and simple mechanicals, leading to good reliability
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Low running costs, especially diesel and LPG variants
- • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Modest safety rating by modern standards
- • Unrefined engines, especially at higher speeds
- • Lackluster performance in most variants
- • Dated design and technology
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Sandero |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 MPI (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 112 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K7J 710 |
| Engine displacement: | 1390 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 161 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 114.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 975 |
| Max. weight: | 1470 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 495 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1200 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 320 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 525 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4020 mm mm |
| Width: | 1746 mm mm |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2588 mm mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1997 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1469 mm |
| Front overhang: | 781 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 651 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 259 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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