Dacia Sandero 2008 Hatchback

This generation of Dacia Sandero has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2012. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Dacia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.6 litres and power of from 75 to 87 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.5 litres and power of from 70 to 90 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with manual gearbox.

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Dacia Sandero 2008 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.9 to 7.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.1 to 4.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Dacia Sandero 2008 hatchback petrol engine version is Dacia Sandero 1.2, consuming 5.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Dacia Sandero 2008 hatchback diesel - Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 Hp for 100 kilometers consumes 4.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Dacia Sandero real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 18 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +29% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Dacia Sandero modification.

Dacia Sandero 2008 hatchback CO2 emissions is approximately 120 grams per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.5 seconds has Dacia Sandero 1.6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 70 Hp reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 174 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 87 hp version (Dacia Sandero 1.6).

Lenght of Dacia Sandero is 402 cm, it is small car. For comparison - Dacia Sandero is about 5 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 13 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Dacia Sandero gross weight is from 1536 to 1575 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Dacia Sandero trunk space is 320 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1200 litres.

This Dacia is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3900 €. Users calculated Dacia Sandero 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Dacia Sandero for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Dacia Sandero prices and costs.

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Dacia Sandero safety

During safety testing Dacia Sandero has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Dacia Sandero is evaluated with three stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Dacia Sandero got one star.

Dacia Sandero prices

Dacia Sandero 2008 - 2012 hatchback price in Latvia is from 1600 € to 7000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Dacia Sandero price is average (compare hatchbacks 2008 - 2012 prices).