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Dacia Sandero vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Skoda Kodiaq?

Dacia Sandero

Skoda Kodiaq

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

Sandero

Costs and Efficiency:

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 Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

Kodiaq

Engine and Performance:

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 Skoda Kodiaq has a clearly edge – offering 265 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs evident better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Kodiaq pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Sandero

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 1684 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers decisively more room – 910 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 582 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs decisively better – up to 2105 L, which is about 997 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq evident takes the win – 563 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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 £36,800
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
Dacia Sandero
Skoda Kodiaq

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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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Skoda Kodiaq

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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Dacia Sandero
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
2105 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.