Dacia Sandero vs Toyota Yaris
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| DaciaSandero | ToyotaYaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2021 | August 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Power | 99 bhp | 114–129 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 9.7 s | 9.2–9.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 111 mph (better) | 109 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 74 kW (Dacia UK quotes 100 hp); bhp converted from kW | 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol (90 bhp) with electric motor; total system output 114 bhp (116 DIN hp, 85 kW) or 129 bhp (130 DIN hp, 96 kW); lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Torque | 200 Nm from 2,900 to 3,500 rpm | 120 Nm engine; electric motor 141 Nm (114 bhp) or 185 Nm (129 bhp) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 53.3 mpg | 67.3–70.6 mpg (better) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 53.3 mpg (Essential), 52.3 mpg (Expression, Journey) | WLTP combined: 70.6 mpg (Icon, Design), 67.3 mpg (Excel, GR Sport) |
| CO2 emissions | 121–122 g/km (WLTP combined) | 91–96 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 328 litres (better) | 286 litres |
| Length | 4,102 mm | 3,940 mm |
| Width | – | 1,745 mm |
| Weight | From 1,059 kg | From 1,145 kg |
| Boot | 410 litres (328 dm3 VDA) with the rear seats up, 1,455 litres with them folded; 78 litres under the false floor | 286 litres |
| Towing | 980 kg braked | 450 kg braked or unbraked |
| Size | 4,102 mm long; 2,604 mm wheelbase; 10.64 m turning circle (between kerbs); kerb weight 1,059–1,132 kg | 3,940 mm long, 1,745 mm wide, 1,500 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 5.2 m turning radius (tyre); kerb weight 1,145–1,190 kg; drag coefficient 0.31 |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10-inch Media Display touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on higher grades; 7-inch digital driver display | Toyota Touch 3 with nine-inch display, or 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ (Excel, GR Sport); seven-inch or 12.3-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane change warning, speed limiter and cruise control, rear parking sensors, driver drowsiness detection camera | Toyota Safety Sense standard, including Pre-Collision System, adaptive cruise control, Lane Trace Assist and Acceleration Suppression |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 miles; extendable to up to 7 years with Dacia Zen servicing | 3 years or 60,000 miles |
