Dacia Sandero vs Mazda 3 Hatchback – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 13843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback has a convincingly edge – offering 186 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs slightly better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Hatchback pulls a bit stronger with 240 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Sandero is distinct lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers slight more room – 351 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Sandero performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1108 L, which is about 82 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback to a small extent takes the win – 485 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

All in all, the Mazda 3 Hatchback shows itself to be secures victory with a clear margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.