Dacia Sandero III or Mazda 2 DJ?

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

In short

Length: Sandero III 4,088 mm, 2 DJ 4,060 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Sandero III 328 l, 2 DJ 280 l.
Lowest consumption: Sandero III 5.3 l/100 km, 2 DJ 3.4 l/100 km.
Power: Sandero III 49–74 kW, 2 DJ 55–85 kW.
Standard equipment: Sandero III 27 items (Essential), 2 DJ 23 items (Prime-Line).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Dacia Sandero III2020–present · 3 engines · Essential, Expression, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Sandero III2020–presentno listings	Mazda 2 DJ2014–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,088 mm	Length4,060 mm
Width	Width1,848 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,499 mm	Height1,495 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,604 mm	Wheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance143 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume328 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,152 kg	Curb weight980 kg–1,145 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank44 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2014–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines5
Power	Power49–74 kW (67–101 hp)	Power55–85 kW (75–116 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0	Displacement (l)1.5–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.0 SCe 65	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.0 TCe 100 ECO-G	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.5 Skyactiv-G 115
Top speed	Top speed183 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsEssential · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Essential	Items in the base trim23 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Expression	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
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 · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
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	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Dacia Sandero III 4,088 mm, Mazda 2 DJ 4,060 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,604 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 328 vs 280 l.

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

The most frugal Dacia Sandero III uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.0 SCe 65); the most frugal Mazda 2 DJ 3.4 l/100 km (1.5 Skyactiv-D 105).

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

The strongest Dacia Sandero III makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.0 TCe 100 ECO-G); the strongest Mazda 2 DJ 85 kW (116 hp) (1.5 Skyactiv-G 115).

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