Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Renault Symbioz?
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 Symbioz costs 24400 £. That’s a price difference of around 13723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Renault Symbioz has a noticeable 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 Symbioz is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs barely noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Symbioz pulls noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 65 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 noticeable lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1359 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers decisively more room – 576 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 248 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs noticeable better – up to 1682 L, which is about 574 L more than the Dacia Sandero.
When it comes to payload, Renault Symbioz slight takes the win – 459 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The Renault Symbioz proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Symbioz 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 Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
10700 - 16700 £
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 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
105 - 140 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1359 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
328 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
4088 - 4099 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1499 - 1535 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1108 L
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Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
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Payload
404 - 436 kg
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Payload
376 - 459 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 MHEV
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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
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
49 - 81 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.