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Dacia Sandero vs Kia XCeed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 23100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Kia XCeed?

Dacia Sandero

Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sandero

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 Kia XCeed costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

XCeed

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 XCeed has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs slightly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia XCeed pulls noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm difference.

Sandero

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is clearly perceptible lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers evident more room – 426 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs somewhat better – up to 1378 L, which is about 270 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed hardly perceptible takes the win – 479 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia XCeed proves to be leads convincingly overall and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia XCeed is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.8 L
Dacia Sandero
Kia XCeed

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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 XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Dacia Sandero
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol
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
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.