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Dacia Sandero vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 25000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Dacia Sandero

Mazda 3 Sedan

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 14272 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 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 Mazda 3 Sedan has a decisively 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 Sedan is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs to a small extent 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: Mazda 3 Sedan pulls a bit stronger with 240 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is evident lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan hardly perceptible takes the win – 481 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L
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Dacia Sandero
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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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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4660 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

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

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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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