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Dacia Sandero vs Volvo XC60 – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Sandero or Volvo XC60 fits your lifestyle better.

Dacia Sandero

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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 Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 38486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Volvo XC60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Sandero performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 509 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 significantly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 811 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers evident more room – 483 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs noticeable better – up to 1543 L, which is about 435 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 clearly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo XC60 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo XC60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Dacia Sandero
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Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 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 XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4708 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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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