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Dacia Sandero vs Suzuki Jimny - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 25300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Suzuki Jimny?

Dacia Sandero

Suzuki Jimny

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

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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 Suzuki Jimny costs 25300 £. That’s a price difference of around 14572 £.

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

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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 Dacia Sandero has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 110 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Sandero is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 10 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Dacia Sandero pulls distinct stronger with 200 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Dacia Sandero offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is slight lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1165 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Sandero performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1108 L, which is about 245 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Sandero noticeable takes the win – 436 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Dacia Sandero proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Dacia Sandero is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Dacia Sandero

  • Engine Type : Petrol, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 67 - 110 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 7.1 L
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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
25300 - 27700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
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
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1165 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
3645 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1462 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Suzuki

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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