Compare performance (122 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (11000 £ vs 34700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or smart #3?
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 smart #3 costs 34700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23743 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the smart #3 has a convincingly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 9.70 s. That’s about 6 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: smart #3 pulls clearly stronger with 584 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 384 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is clearly lighter – 1100 kg compared to 1780 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Dacia Sandero offers hardly perceptible more room – 372 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
When it comes to payload, smart #3 slight takes the win – 450 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.
The smart #3 sits well ahead of its rival 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 Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
11000 - 16300 £
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Price
34700 - 45800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 17.6 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
325 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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co2
111 - 131 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1100 - 1297 kg
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Curb weight
1780 - 1910 kg
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Trunk capacity
372 L
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Length
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Length
4400 mm
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Width
1853 mm
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Width
1844 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1556 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1160 L
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Payload
385 - 436 kg
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Payload
419 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 122 HP
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Power HP
272 - 428 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
343 - 584 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
49 - 90 kW
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Power kW
200 - 315 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
smart
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The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.