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Dacia Sandero vs Porsche Cayenne – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Dacia Sandero meets Porsche Cayenne.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Sandero has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 76295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1.30 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 Porsche Cayenne has a decisively edge – offering 739 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 629 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs noticeable better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 122 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 750 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 significantly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 1041 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more room – 772 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 444 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1708 L, which is about 600 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be has the upper hand and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

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

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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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