Compare performance (110 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 16600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Renault Clio?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Dacia Sandero has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £ , while the Renault Clio costs 16600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5880 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Clio manages with 4.10 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.
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 Renault Clio has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 158 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs barely noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Clio pulls minimal stronger with 205 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.
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 slight lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1124 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers to a small extent more room – 391 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio performs barely noticeable better – up to 1176 L, which is about 68 L more than the Dacia Sandero.
When it comes to payload, Renault Clio barely noticeable takes the win – 463 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
The Renault Clio proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Clio is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.
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Price
10700 - 16700 £
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Price
16600 - 23700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
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co2
105 - 140 g/km
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co2
92 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
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Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
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Trunk capacity
328 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
4088 - 4099 mm
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Length
4053 - 4116 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1768 - 1798 mm
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Height
1499 - 1535 mm
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Height
1440 - 1451 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1108 L
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
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Payload
404 - 436 kg
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Payload
398 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 110 HP
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Power HP
67 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
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Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
95 - 205 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
49 - 81 kW
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Power kW
49 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Renault
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The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.