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Dacia Sandero vs Volvo EX30 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Sandero or Volvo EX30 fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Sandero has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 22286 £.

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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 Volvo EX30 has a clearly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls clearly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 343 Nm difference.

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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 1840 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Sandero offers slight more room – 328 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Sandero performs minimal better – up to 1108 L, which is about 108 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Sandero slightly takes the win – 436 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX30 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
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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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Volvo

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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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