Renault Clio vs Dacia Sandero: which one to choose?
Renault Clio or Dacia Sandero? On price, Dacia Sandero starts at €12,500 against €19,500 for Renault Clio, a gap of €7,000. For boot space, Renault Clio offers 391 L against 328 L. The right choice depends mostly on your budget, your use and the powertrain you want: here are the figures, then the profiles each one suits best.
The head-to-head in figures
| Renault Clio | Dacia Sandero | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | City car | City car |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 391 L | 328 L |
| New powertrains | Petrol, LPG, Hybrid | Petrol, LPG |
| New price from | €19,500 | €12,500 |
| Lowest consumption | 4.5 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Electric range (max) | — | — |
| Used, 3 years old (est.) | €12,100 – €16,700 | €7,800 – €9,700 |
| Used, 5 years old (est.) | €9,300 – €12,800 | €5,900 – €7,400 |
Which one should you choose for your profile?
- Tight budget : Dacia Sandero is €7,000 cheaper at entry level (€12,500 against €19,500).
- Family or luggage : Renault Clio has the larger boot (391 L).
- Hybrid : Renault Clio offers a full or plug-in hybrid version (not counting mild hybrid); Dacia Sandero does not.
- Low fuel use : Renault Clio reaches 4.5 L/100 km at best, against 5.7 L/100 km.
- Choice of engines : Renault Clio offers the wider choice, with 3 powertrains.
This head-to-head relies on spec sheets and public prices, not a road test. The best choice depends on your budget, your use and your journeys.
Frequently asked questions
Renault Clio or Dacia Sandero: which is cheaper?
Dacia Sandero is cheaper at entry level: €12,500 against €19,500 for Renault Clio (entry trim, public price list).
Which has the bigger boot, Renault Clio or Dacia Sandero?
Renault Clio: 391 L. Dacia Sandero: 328 L.
Are Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero available as electric or hybrid?
Renault Clio: Petrol, LPG, Hybrid. Dacia Sandero: Petrol, LPG.
What are a used Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero worth?
Compar'Car estimates a 2023 Renault Clio at €12,100 to €16,700 and a 2023 Dacia Sandero at €7,800 to €9,700. These are estimates from a depreciation model, not market valuations.
Which one is made for you?
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