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Dacia Sandero vs VW Golf – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Dacia Sandero or VW Golf?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 10700 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 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 VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 87 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 220 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is evident lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers to a small extent more room – 381 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – up to 1237 L, which is about 129 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf a bit takes the win – 508 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW

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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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