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Dacia Sandero vs Vauxhall Grandland – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Sandero or Vauxhall Grandland fits your lifestyle better.

Dacia Sandero

Vauxhall Grandland

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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 Vauxhall Grandland costs 32600 £. That’s a price difference of around 21857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Grandland manages with 2.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Grandland has a significantly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Grandland is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Grandland pulls significantly stronger with 509 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm difference.

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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 decisively lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1675 kg. The difference is around 586 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers decisively more room – 550 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland performs noticeable better – up to 1645 L, which is about 537 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Grandland slightly takes the win – 495 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Dacia Sandero
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Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km
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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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Vauxhall Grandland

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The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
32600 - 51400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1675 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1905 - 1934 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 - 1645 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Vauxhall

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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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