Dacia Sandero (2012 – 2016) vs Nissan Note (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Nissan Note is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 90 hp. The Dacia Sandero is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 11.7 s. The Nissan Note has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 3.9 L/100 km. The Dacia Sandero is the lighter car, from 1,016 kg against 1,118 kg.
| Specification |
Dacia
Sandero
2012 – 2016
|
Nissan
Note
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 90 hp | 80 – 98 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 220 Nm | 110 – 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 15.1 s | 11.7 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 175 km/h | 167 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.9 – 7.5 L/100 km | 3.6 – 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,056 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,732 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,524 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,016 – 1,108 kg | 1,118 – 1,137 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

