Dacia Sandero II or Mazda 2 DJ?

2012–2020 vs 2014–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Boot: Sandero II 320 l, 2 DJ 280 l.
Lowest consumption: Sandero II 3.8 l/100 km, 2 DJ 3.4 l/100 km.
Power: Sandero II 54–66 kW, 2 DJ 55–85 kW.
Standard equipment: Sandero II 14 items (Access), 2 DJ 23 items (Prime-Line).
On Autodrom: Sandero II from €6,200 (1 listing); no 2 DJ is listed right now.

Dacia Sandero II2012–2020 · 4 engines · Access, Ambiance, LaureateSpecifications →1 listing from €6,200 →

Mazda 2 DJ2014–present · 5 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, Exclusive-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Sandero II2012–20201 listing · from €6,200	Mazda 2 DJ2014–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,057 mm	Length4,060 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,518 mm	Height1,495 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,589 mm	Wheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance143 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight969 kg–1,075 kg	Curb weight980 kg–1,145 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank44 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2014–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power54–66 kW (73–90 hp)	Power55–85 kW (75–116 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.9–1.5	Displacement (l)1.5–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 90	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.1 s · 0.9 TCe 90	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.5 Skyactiv-G 115
Top speed	Top speed175 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsAccess · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Access	Items in the base trim23 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Laureate	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort1 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€6,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Sandero II or Mazda 2 DJ?

Length: Mazda 2 DJ 4,060 mm, Dacia Sandero II 4,057 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,589 mm. Boot: 280 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Sandero II or Mazda 2 DJ?

The most frugal Dacia Sandero II uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 90); the most frugal Mazda 2 DJ 3.4 l/100 km (1.5 Skyactiv-D 105).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Sandero II or Mazda 2 DJ?

The strongest Dacia Sandero II makes 66 kW (90 hp) (0.9 TCe 90); the strongest Mazda 2 DJ 85 kW (116 hp) (1.5 Skyactiv-G 115).

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