Compare performance (122 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (11000 £ vs 17100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Renault Express?
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 11000 £ , while the Renault Express costs 17100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6163 £.
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.
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 somewhat edge – offering 122 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Sandero is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.70 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
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.
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 – 1100 kg compared to 1296 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.
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.
The Dacia Sandero is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
11000 - 16300 £
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Price
17100 - 19500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
-
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co2
111 - 131 g/km
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1100 - 1297 kg
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Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
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Trunk capacity
372 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
4393 mm
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Width
1853 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3300 L
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Payload
385 - 436 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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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 - 122 HP
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
49 - 90 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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.