Dacia Sandero vs Subaru Crosstrek – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Sandero has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29800 £. That’s a price difference of around 19115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: 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 Subaru Crosstrek has a a bit edge – offering 136 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Sandero is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek performs slight better – reaching 198 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Sandero pulls barely noticeable stronger with 200 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 18 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Sandero is clearly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Sandero offers hardly perceptible more room – 328 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek performs a bit better – up to 1314 L, which is about 206 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Crosstrek slightly takes the win – 505 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Our conclusion: The Dacia Sandero proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Dacia Sandero is the better all-rounder in this comparison.