Dacia Sandero II or Dacia Sandero III?

2012–2020 vs 2020–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Sandero II 4,057 mm, Sandero III 4,088 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Sandero II 320 l, Sandero III 328 l.
Lowest consumption: Sandero II 3.8 l/100 km, Sandero III 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Sandero II 54–66 kW, Sandero III 49–74 kW.
Standard equipment: Sandero II 14 items (Access), Sandero III 27 items (Essential).
On Autodrom: Sandero II from €6,200 (1 listing); no Sandero III is listed right now.

Dacia Sandero II2012–2020 · 4 engines · Access, Ambiance, LaureateSpecifications →1 listing from €6,200 →

Dacia Sandero III2020–present · 3 engines · Essential, Expression, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Sandero II2012–20201 listing · from €6,200	Dacia Sandero III2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,057 mm	Length4,088 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,848 mm
Height	Height1,518 mm	Height1,499 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,589 mm	Wheelbase2,604 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume328 l
Curb weight	Curb weight969 kg–1,075 kg	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,152 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power54–66 kW (73–90 hp)	Power49–74 kW (67–101 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.9–1.5	Displacement (l)1.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 90	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.0 SCe 65
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.1 s · 0.9 TCe 90	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.0 TCe 100 ECO-G
Top speed	Top speed175 km/h	Top speed183 km/h
Trim levelsAccess · Essential
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Access	Items in the base trim27 · Essential
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Laureate	Items in the top trim34 · Expression
Equipment · Comfort1 · 6
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 11
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€6,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Sandero II or Dacia Sandero III?

Length: Dacia Sandero III 4,088 mm, Dacia Sandero II 4,057 mm (a 31 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,604 vs 2,589 mm. Boot: 328 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Sandero II or Dacia Sandero III?

The most frugal Dacia Sandero II uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 90); the most frugal Dacia Sandero III 5.3 l/100 km (1.0 SCe 65).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Sandero II or Dacia Sandero III?

The strongest Dacia Sandero II makes 66 kW (90 hp) (0.9 TCe 90); the strongest Dacia Sandero III 74 kW (101 hp) (1.0 TCe 100 ECO-G).

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