Renault Modus (2008 – 2012) vs Dacia Sandero (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Renault Modus is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 105 hp. The Dacia Sandero is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 11.5 s. The Renault Modus has the higher top speed: 186 km/h against 180 km/h. The Dacia Sandero uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,021 mm, the Dacia Sandero is 150 mm longer than the Renault Modus.
| Specification |
Renault
Modus
2008 – 2012
|
Dacia
Sandero
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Romania |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 110 hp | 68 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 240 Nm | 107 – 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 16.5 s | 11.3 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 186 km/h | 157 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.0 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,871 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,534 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,471 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,180 kg | 975 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.