What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Dacia Sandero?

Up to 110 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Dacia Sandero in liters per 100 km?

On average, the Dacia Sandero consumes 5.30 L.

How fast can the Dacia Sandero go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 183 km/h.

What are the Dacia Sandero’s length, width and height?

Length 4088 mm, width 1848 mm, height 1499 mm – those are the dimensions of the Dacia Sandero.

What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Hyundai i30's engine?

The Hyundai i30 reaches a peak output of 140 HP, depending on the model.

What are the consumption figures for the Hyundai i30 in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.70 L.

How much luggage fits in the Hyundai i30?

Depending on configuration, up to 395 L fit inside.

How big is the Hyundai i30 overall?

Overall, the Hyundai i30 is 4340 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1455 mm high.

Dacia Sandero vs Hyundai i30 – Which model proves itself in everyday driving? Specs, differences & prices compared

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Sandero has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 13286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 has a noticeable edge – offering 140 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 9.60 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs minimal better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai i30 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 253 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 53 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 a bit lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1291 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more room – 395 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs slightly better – up to 1301 L, which is about 193 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 to a small extent takes the win – 509 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai i30 shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 10700 - 16700 £	Price 24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 7.1 L	Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 105 - 140 g/km	co2 130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 32 - 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 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 1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity 328 L	Trunk capacity 395 L
Length 4088 - 4099 mm	Length 4340 mm
Width 1848 mm	Width 1795 mm
Height 1499 - 1535 mm	Height 1455 mm
Max trunk capacity 1108 L	Max trunk capacity 1301 L
Payload 404 - 436 kg	Payload 463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, LPG	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 67 - 110 HP	Power HP 100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10 - 16.7 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed 158 - 183 km/h	Max Speed 178 - 197 km/h
Torque 95 - 200 Nm	Torque 172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 49 - 81 kW	Power kW 74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity 999 cm3	Engine capacity 998 - 1482 cm3