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Dacia Sandero vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Kia Sportage?

Dacia Sandero

Kia Sportage

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Sandero has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.30 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 Kia Sportage has a convincingly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs minimal better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 320 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is clearly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more room – 587 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 668 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 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
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

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