Suzuki Alto vs. Dacia Sandero

Suzuki has decided to extend the ‘VAT free’ offer on its Alto city car until the end of March 2013, probably in response to the imminent arrival of a certain sub-£6k car from Romania.

Indeed, the blurb from Suzuki even says that the entry-level Alto SZ - now available for £5,999 - is ‘priced at just four pounds more than its closest competitor’. Of course, that rival is the Dacia Sandero, which will cost from £5,995 when sales begin later this month.

Suzuki Alto (2012) Front Side
The Suzuki Alto...
Dacia Sandero Access (2013) Front Side
...and the Dacia Sandero.

Deciding between the two could be a tricky decision, as one offers more space and safety features, while the other boasts better equipment levels and greater efficiency:

Model Suzuki Alto SZ Dacia Sandero Access
OTR price £5,999 £5,995
Dimensions
Doors Five Five
Length 3,500 mm (11’ 6”) 4,057 mm (13’ 4”)
Width 1,600 mm (5’ 3”) 1,733 mm (5’ 8”)
Height 1,470 mm (4’ 10”) 1,523 mm (5’ 0”)
Boot space 129 litres 320 litres
Engine
Type 3-cylinder petrol 4-cylinder petrol
Capacity 996 cc 1,149 cc
Power 67 bhp (50 kW / 68 PS) 74 bhp (55 kW / 75 PS)
Torque 90 Nm (66 lb/ft) 107 Nm (78 lb/ft)
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed manual
Performance
0-62 mph (100 km/h) 13.5 secs 14.5 secs
Top speed 96 mph (155 km/h) 97 mph (156 km/h)
Efficiency
Combined fuel consumption 65.7 mpg (4.3 l/100km) 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km)
CO2 emissions 99 g/km 135 g/km
Equipment
Wheels 14” steel 15” steel
Airbags Two Four
Electronic stability No Yes
Brakes ABS, front discs / rear drums ABS, front discs / rear discs
Power steering Yes Yes
Standard body colour White or red White only
Metallic paint Five shades, £399 cost option Not available
Body-colour bumpers Yes No
Audio Radio / CD player, two speakers No
Windows Electric front / manual rear Manual
Central locking Yes No
Air conditioning No No
Tinted glass Yes Yes

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