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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
10700 - 16700 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 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
119 - 122 km
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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
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 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
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
328 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4088 - 4099 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1499 - 1535 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1108 L
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Payload
404 - 436 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 110 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Skoda
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The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.