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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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4 years after the launch of the Dacia’s flagship model - Dacia Logan, it was time for a hatchback version to hit the market, as the sedan, MCV, VAN and pick-up versions were already present.

The 5-door hatchback named Sandero was based on the same platform as the Logan, namely the B0. The Sandero featured a robust image with the bumper and the radiator grille perfectly adapted to the body.

Even if the selling price of the Sandero corresponded to that of a small class vehicle, the hatchback offered an impressing loading volume of 320 liters, a capacity hard to be matched by its competitors. The splitting rear seats could increase the load volume to 1200 liters.

The interior was equipped with a modern and functional dashboard, while the door panels were made of better quality plastics than the ones used for the Logan.

Ergonomics was one of the Sandero’s strongest points, with all of the controls placed within easy reach, as well as the dashboard information being easy to read.

The engine choice was varied with units borrowed from Renault: a 1.4-liter 75 hp, a 1.6-liter 90 hp, a 1.5-liter 70 hp and a 1.5-liter 85 hp.

The powerplants were not very powerful, however, they were a great fit for city traffic and even longer journeys.

press release
DACIA Sandero 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L 16v 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 1.6L MPI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (70 HP)
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP)
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  1 natural gas engine
  • 1.4L GPL 5MT FWD (72 HP)
  1 ethanol engine
  • 1.6L MPI 5MT HIFLEX FWD (90 HP)
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DACIA Sandero
1.2L 16v 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16v 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1149 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5500 RPM
75 HP @ 5500 RPM
74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:79 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
107 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/80 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2150 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3241 lbs (1470 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined:39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:139 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.4L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5500 RPM
75 HP @ 5500 RPM
74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:83 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
112 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2149.5 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:165 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5750 RPM
105 HP @ 5750 RPM
103 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
148 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:electronic multipunct
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2551 lbs (1157 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3488 lbs (1582 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway:43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:158 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.6L MPI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MPI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:64 KW @ 5500 RPM
87 HP @ 5500 RPM
86 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
128 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:165 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (70 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (70 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1461 cm3
Power:50 KW @ 4000 RPM
68 HP @ 4000 RPM
67 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:118 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM
160 Nm @ 1700 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:97.5 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3406 lbs (1545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:120 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1461 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4000 RPM
75 HP @ 4000 RPM
74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
180 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2568 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3472 lbs (1575 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway:65 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Combined:59 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:108 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1461 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 3750 RPM
86 HP @ 3750 RPM
84 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
200 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3406 lbs (1545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway:56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:120 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1461 cm3
Power:65 KW @ 3750 RPM
88 HP @ 3750 RPM
87 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
201 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2568 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3472 lbs (1575 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway:65 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Combined:59 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:108 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.4L GPL 5MT FWD (72 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L GPL 5MT FWD (72 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:53 KW @ 5500 RPM
72 HP @ 5500 RPM
71 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:83 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
112 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Natural Gas
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2348 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3241 lbs (1470 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:135 g/km

DACIA Sandero
1.6L MPI 5MT HIFLEX FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MPI 5MT HIFLEX FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:64 KW @ 5500 RPM
87 HP @ 5500 RPM
86 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
128 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Ethanol
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drum
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width:68.7 in (1745 mm)
Height:60.4 in (1534 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.8 in (1,481/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:101.9 in (2588 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.3 cuFT (320 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2161 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3241 lbs (1470 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:170 g/km
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