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Dacia Sandero vs Honda Civic – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Sandero or Honda Civic fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Sandero has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 21780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Civic manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic has a significantly edge – offering 184 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs barely noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Civic pulls evident stronger with 315 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is clearly perceptible lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers a bit more room – 410 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda Civic performs minimal better – up to 1220 L, which is about 112 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Sandero barely noticeable takes the win – 436 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Dacia Sandero proves to be has a very small edge and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Dacia Sandero is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Dacia Sandero

  • Engine Type : Petrol, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 67 - 110 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 7.1 L
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Dacia Sandero

The Dacia Sandero is the everyman's hatchback — unpretentious, practical and brilliantly affordable, with sensible space and straightforward charm where it matters most. It won't wow in the premium lane, but for buyers who want honest, dependable transport without showroom theatrics, the Sandero is a clever, no‑nonsense pick that keeps running costs low and grin levels high.

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Honda

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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