Dacia Sandero second generation

Dacia Sandero second generation
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The Dacia Sandero second generation (2012–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 89 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: B52

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,060–4,080 mm RDW–
Width1,730–1,760 mm RDW–
Height1,520–1,530 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,590 mm RDW2,589 mm
Front track1,480–1,497 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,470–1,486 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight937–1,065 kg RDW969–1,237 kg
Mass in running order1,037–1,165 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,515–1,570 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,080–1,100 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer515–580 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Fuel tank–50 L
Performance
Top speed168–175 km/h RDW158–200 km/h
Torque95–220 Nm ASTRA95–220 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 185/65R15, 195/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years93.9% (93.6–94.3)92.2%19,202
4–5 years90.3% (90.0–90.5)91.0%65,721
6–8 years80.1% (79.9–80.3)86.4%114,589
9–12 years70.9% (70.5–71.2)77.9%55,222

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres31.5%27.2%
Brakes21.4%20.2%
Lights and electrics12.9%9.1%
Suspension12.4%13.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.1%6.8%
Body, chassis and structure5.8%3.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 89 versions of the Dacia Sandero second generation

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European Union 48 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2012–20200.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol114–126 g/km1,186,426
2017–20201.0 L54 kW (73 PS)Petrol115–121 g/km366,996
20201.0 L74 kW (101 PS)LPG103 g/km68,410
2018–20201.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel102–103 g/km90,704
20201.0 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol110 g/km30,669
2012–20201.5 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel90–104 g/km80,320
2017–20201.0 L–Petrol115–120 g/km21,394
20201.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Petrol114 g/km293
2015–20200.9 L66 kW (90 PS)LPG102–118 g/km121,886
20201.0 L49 kW (67 PS)Petrol114 g/km52
20201.0 L67 kW (91 PS)LPG107 g/km24
2019–20200.9 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol120–125 g/km31
2012–20191.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel98–104 g/km510,090
20190.9 L54 kW (73 PS)Petrol119 g/km18
20180.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol128 g/km1,271
20180.9 L66 kW (90 PS)Natural gas110 g/km262
2015–20181.1 L54 kW (73 PS)Petrol130 g/km88,235
20170.9 L99 kW (135 PS)LPG114 g/km3,510
20171.1 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol130 g/km2,214
20171.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol117 g/km1,646
20170.9 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol112 g/km523
20171.5 L99 kW (135 PS)Diesel97 g/km278
20171.1 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol130 g/km124
20171.5 L83 kW (113 PS)Diesel90 g/km42
2012–20171.1 L55 kW (75 PS)LPG123–138 g/km39,473
20161.1 L54 kW (73 PS)LPG130 g/km2,892
2012–20161.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Petrol135–136 g/km180,527
20161.5 L66 kW (90 PS)LPG98 g/km118
20161.5 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol98 g/km10
20151.6 L–Diesel99 g/km168
2012–20141.1 L53 kW (72 PS)LPG120–123 g/km6,846
20141.1 L55 kW (75 PS)Diesel120 g/km26
2012–2014––Diesel101–114 g/km303
2012–2014––Petrol130–148 g/km305
20131.1 L–Other fuel142 g/km6,571
20131.5 L–Other fuel104 g/km6,057
20130.9 L–Other fuel122 g/km2,809
2012–20131.5 L65 kW (88 PS)Diesel115–118 g/km43,500
2012–20131.6 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol160–162 g/km12,654
2012–20131.6 L62 kW (84 PS)LPG157 g/km3,618
2012–20131.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Flex fuel (E85)155 g/km4,097
20131.6 L–Other fuel145 g/km86
20131.3 L55 kW (75 PS)Petrol135 g/km42
20121.6 L60 kW (82 PS)LPG151 g/km4,636
20121.1 L61 kW (83 PS)Petrol135 g/km210
20121.6 L61 kW (83 PS)Petrol160 g/km83
20121.5 L61 kW (83 PS)Diesel163 g/km31
20121.6 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol160 g/km13

United Kingdom 13 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2018TCe 900.9 LPetrol5-speed manual4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC109–116 g/km
2017–2018SCe 751.0 LPetrol5-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2016–20181.2 16V 751.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2017–2018SCe 751.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2015–2018dCi 901.5 LDiesel5-speed manual3.5–3.8 L/100 km NEDC90–99 g/km
2015Stepway TCe 900.9 LPetrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20151.2 16v 751.1 LPetrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015Stepway dCi 901.5 LDiesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013–2014Stepway TCE 90 · Stepway TCe 900.9 LPetrolManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2013–2014TC90 · TCe 900.9 LPetrolManual5.0 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2013–20141.2 16v 751.1 LPetrolManual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2013–2014dCi 901.5 LDieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–2014Stepway dCi 901.5 LDieselManual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km

France 28 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL eco2–53 kW (72 PS)LPG5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2015SANDERO dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL eco2–55 kW (75 PS)LPG5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015SANDERO TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2015SANDERO Stepway TCe (90ch)–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2015SANDERO dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015SANDERO Stepway dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL eco2–53 kW (72 PS)LPG5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013–2014Nouvelle SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL eco2–55 kW (75 PS)LPG5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO dCi (75ch) eco2–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO Stepway dCi (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2013–2014Nouvelle SANDERO Stepway TCe (90ch)–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2014Nouvelle SANDERO TCe (90ch) eco2–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL–53 kW (72 PS)LPG5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO dCi (75ch)–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO 1.2 16V (75ch) GPL–55 kW (75 PS)LPG5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO TCe (90ch)–66 kW (90 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC116 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO dCi (90ch)–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013Nouvelle SANDERO Stepway dCi (90ch)–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012SANDERO 2 1.2 16v (75ch) Euro 5–55 kW (75 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012SANDERO dCi (75ch) eco2 Euro 5–55 kW (75 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2012SANDERO 2 1.2 16v (75ch) GPL Euro 5–55 kW (75 PS)LPG5-speed manual6.0–7.6 L/100 km NEDC122–139 g/km
2012SANDERO 1 dCi (90ch) FAP Euro 5–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC121 g/km
2012SANDERO 2 dCi (90ch) Euro 5–65 kW (88 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2012SANDERO 2 1.6 16v bio‚thanol Euro 5–77 kW (105 PS)Flex fuel (E85)5-speed manual9.5 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.