Dacia Sandero I or Renault Clio III?

2008–2012 vs 2005–2012 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Sandero I 4,020 mm, Clio III 4,241 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Boot: Sandero I 320 l, Clio III 439 l.
Lowest consumption: Sandero I 4.5 l/100 km, Clio III 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Sandero I 50–64 kW, Clio III 48–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Sandero I 13 items (Base), Clio III 20 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Dacia Sandero I2008–2012 · 4 engines · Base, Ambiance, LaureateSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Clio III2005–2012 · 10 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilegeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Sandero I2008–2012no listings	Renault Clio III2005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,020 mm	Length3,986 mm–4,241 mm
Width	Width1,746 mm	Width1,707 mm–1,768 mm
Height	Height1,534 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,519 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,588 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,585 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume288 l–439 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,050 kg–1,106 kg	Curb weight1,075 kg–1,230 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2005–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power50–64 kW (68–87 hp)	Power48–147 kW (65–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.6 MPI 87	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 16V RS 200
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim20 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Laureate	Items in the top trim36 · Dynamique
Equipment · Comfort1 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Sandero I or Renault Clio III?

Length: Renault Clio III 4,241 mm, Dacia Sandero I 4,020 mm (a 221 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,588 mm. Boot: 439 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Sandero I or Renault Clio III?

The most frugal Dacia Sandero I uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85); the most frugal Renault Clio III 4.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Sandero I or Renault Clio III?

The strongest Dacia Sandero I makes 64 kW (87 hp) (1.6 MPI 87); the strongest Renault Clio III 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 16V RS 200).

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