Dacia Sandero

What is the Dacia Sandero?

The Sandero is a small hatchback in Dacia’s range, with the more rugged-looking Sandero Stepway offering a crossover-inspired take on the same nameplate. Its compact shape makes it well suited to city streets, while the hatchback layout gives it everyday practicality. Dacia is a Romanian carmaker that became part of Renault Group in 1999.

The first Sandero generation ran from 2010 to 2012, the second from 2012 to 2020, and the third from 2020 onwards. The third generation brought a new design and platform, with a distinctive Y-shaped light signature.

Engines and power

Across the European Union, the Sandero has been offered with petrol, LPG, diesel, natural gas and flex-fuel E85, among other fuel classifications. Engine sizes range from 0.9 to 1.6 litres, with power from 49 kW (67 PS) to 99 kW (135 PS).

The UK range spans 0.9 to 1.5 litres and 49 kW (67 PS) to 91 kW (124 PS), with petrol, LPG and diesel. French listings include a 1.0-litre range with petrol, LPG, diesel and E85, producing 49 kW (67 PS) to 77 kW (105 PS).

How economical is the Dacia Sandero?

The lowest listed EU figure is 3.7 L/100 km on the WLTP test, across petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. The UK’s lowest listed figure is 3.5 L/100 km under NEDC, while France’s is 3.8 L/100 km under NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different test procedures, so figures across markets are not direct comparisons.

Official EU registration figures record 4,558,051 Sandero registrations from 2010 to 2025. The leading listed combinations include a 1.0-litre petrol version rated at 67 kW (91 PS) in 2021–2022, and 0.9-litre petrol versions rated at 66 kW (90 PS) in 2018 and 2019.

Where was the Sandero sold?

The Sandero appears in EU registration figures from 2010 to 2025, UK VCA listings from 2013 to 2026, and French ADEME listings from 2012 to 2026. It is one of Dacia’s small-car models, with the Stepway adding a crossover-inspired look and feel.