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Dacia Sandero vs Renault Express - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Renault Express?

Dacia Sandero

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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 Renault Express costs 17100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 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 Dacia Sandero has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 110 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Sandero is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 10 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Express pulls somewhat stronger with 240 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Dacia Sandero offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is somewhat lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1296 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Express performs clearly better – up to 3300 L, which is about 2192 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express distinct takes the win – 700 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 264 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Dacia Sandero shows itself to be only a minor advantage 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.

from about £10,700
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Dacia Sandero

  • Engine Type : Petrol, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 67 - 110 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 7.1 L
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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
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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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