Dacia Sandero vs Fiat Fiat 500
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| DaciaSandero | FiatFiat 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2021 | 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Mild hybrid, Electric |
| Power | 99 bhp | 64–117 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 9.7 s | 9–16.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 111 mph (better) | 84–96 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 74 kW (Dacia UK quotes 100 hp); bhp converted from kW | 500 Hybrid: FireFly 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, 65 hp, with a 12 V lithium-ion mild hybrid battery; 500e: front motor, 95 hp (70 kW) or 118 hp (87 kW). bhp converted from Fiat's hp (PS) and kW figures |
| Torque | 200 Nm from 2,900 to 3,500 rpm | – |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual (Hybrid), single-speed automatic (500e) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 118–199 miles |
| Battery | – | 21.3–37.3 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 50–85 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 53.3 mpg | 54.3 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | 500e WLTP combined: 118 miles (24 kWh total, 21.3 kWh usable), 186–199 miles (42 kWh total, 37.3 kWh usable); 13.0–14.9 kWh/100 km; 400 V |
| Charging | – | 500e: 11 kW AC on-board charger (0–100% in 2 h 30 min for 24 kWh, 4 h 15 min for 42 kWh); DC 50 kW (24 kWh, 0–80% in 30 minutes) or 85 kW (42 kWh, 0–80% in 35 minutes) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 53.3 mpg (Essential), 52.3 mpg (Expression, Journey) | 500 Hybrid WLTP combined: 53.3–54.3 mpg in Fiat's price list (52.3–53.3 mpg on its technical data page) |
| CO2 emissions | 121–122 g/km (WLTP combined) | 117–122 g/km (Hybrid hatchback and convertible), 0 g/km (500e), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot | 328 litres | – |
| Length | 4,102 mm | 3,631 mm |
| Weight | From 1,059 kg | – |
| Boot | 410 litres (328 dm3 VDA) with the rear seats up, 1,455 litres with them folded; 78 litres under the false floor | 183 litres (Hybrid); 185 litres with the rear seats up or 550 litres with them folded (500e) |
| Towing | 980 kg braked | – |
| Size | 4,102 mm long; 2,604 mm wheelbase; 10.64 m turning circle (between kerbs); kerb weight 1,059–1,132 kg | Hybrid: 3,631 mm long, 1,684 mm wide with mirrors folded (1,878 mm open), 1,532 mm high; 500e: 3,632 mm long, 1,683 mm wide without mirrors (1,900 mm with mirrors open), 1,527 mm high |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10-inch Media Display touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on higher grades; 7-inch digital driver display | 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (500 Hybrid Icon and La Prima) |
| Driver assistance | Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane change warning, speed limiter and cruise control, rear parking sensors, driver drowsiness detection camera | Rear parking sensors (Icon); rear camera and auto high beam on La Prima (500 Hybrid) |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 miles; extendable to up to 7 years with Dacia Zen servicing | – |
