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Vauxhall Mokka vs Dacia Sandero comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 11,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Mokka or Dacia Sandero?

Vauxhall Mokka vs Dacia Sandero: Key differences

Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Sandero

3.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mokka

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Sandero is significantly cheaper – starting at 11,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Mokka costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Mokka uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Sandero

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 Vauxhall Mokka offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 159 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 9.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers clearly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Mokka

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 terms of curb weight, Dacia Sandero is a bit lighter – 1,100 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Sandero offers very slightly more boot space – 372 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Dacia Sandero carries barely more – 436 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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Reviews Vauxhall Mokka

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yannick
18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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Thierry
14 Apr 2026, 21:55:26

New car — but problems: water ingress in a vehicle that's only two years old, mould forming, a defective front plate and a black stain.

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Le
9 Mar 2026, 11:19:49

Hello — having tried the Sandero Stepway Extreme Auto 120.
The big downside is at the front, where large consoles on both the passenger and driver doors create a feeling that, as the kilometres go by, you have to drive with your knees squeezed together. On top of that, the small compartment between the two seats is more cumbersome than practical.
The rear seats are really spacious.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Price
11,000 - 16,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
111 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Curb weight
1,100 - 1,297 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
372 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,787 mm
Width
1,853 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
388 - 400 kg
Payload
385 - 436 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Power HP
67 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Power kW
49 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Dacia
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Mokka?

The Vauxhall Mokka is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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