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Dacia Sandero I 1.5 dCi (68 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 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5 l/100km). Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15 s). The top speed reaches 157 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.
1.5 dCi (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers very modest performance, suitable for city driving but struggles on highways or with heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its time, making it a very cost-effective option for daily commuting.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2008 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Sandero |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 dCi (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 46.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K9K 792 More details about the engine K9K 792 |
| Engine displacement: | 1461 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 17.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 157 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16 kg/Hp, 62.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 146.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 |
| Max. weight: | 1575 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 485 |
| 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: | 580 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4020 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1746 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2588 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| 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 [above average] |
| 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| 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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