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Dacia Sandero vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (110 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or VW Tiguan?

Dacia Sandero

VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 22080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.90 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 VW Tiguan has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

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In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is clearly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more room – 652 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 324 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 542 L more than the Dacia Sandero.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan somewhat takes the win – 533 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 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 Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 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
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, 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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