2010 Dacia Sandero vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Dacia Sandero is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Sandero | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sandero | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2512 mm |
