2022 Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe (90 HP) POV Test Drive N°1 | 0-100 and 80-120 km/h acceleration test

Model: Dacia Sandero III (2020-) Version: Sandero Essential TCe 67 kW (90 CV) Engine: 999 cc - inline 3 turbo (H4Dt 470) Compression ratio: 9,5 : 1 Max power: 91 CV (67 kW) / 4.600-5.000 RPM Max torque: 160 Nm / 2.100-3.750 RPM Transmission: FWD Gearbox: Manual, 5 speed 0-100 km/h claimed: 11,7 sec. 0-100 km/h in test (1st try): 12,4 sec. 0-100 km/h in test (2nd try): 12,3 sec. 80-120 km/h 3rd/4th/5th gear in test: 9,0/11,0/17,5 sec. Top speed claimed: 178 km/h Average consuption WLTP claimed: 5,2 l/100 km Average consuption in test: 6,0-6,5 l/100 km (A/C on mostly) CO2 emissions WLTP claimed: 118 gr/km Emissions standard: EURO 6 Mileage of tested ejemplar: 81.000 km Price new: 13.940 € (in 2020) Price in 2025: 10.000-15.000 € 0:00 Intro, start up, exterior and interior 2:29 Driving 7:00 Cruising on roads 9:26 Consuption check on road 9:38 Acceleration 0-100 km/h 9:57 Cruising on roads 10:35 Driving in village 12:55 Sound check in tunnel 13:05 Driving in village 13:32 Bad condition road and suspension test 14:50 Dynamic driving on backroads 16:54 Tyres grip test with cheapy ahh tyres 17:32 Acceleration 0-100 km/h (from cluster) 18:12 Acceleration 80-120 km/h (from cluster) My ratings: -Handling: 6,5/10 It handles well, but soft suspension and cheap tires on the front axle of this ejemplar make the grip limit before understeer appears low, even so the reactions seem healthy. The steering is not too quick but the feel is somewhat better than some of its French rivals such as the Peugeot 208. -Confort: 7,0/10 The rather soft suspension improves comfort and absorbs speed bumps well in the city. However, a reach-adjustable steering column and a more elaborate armrest would improve comfort. The seats are decent but sitting in the backseats there is not much space for the legs, which is typical feature in this segment. At highway speeds could appear some aerodynamic sounds inside the cabin. -Engine performance: 7,0/10 The engine's performance is sufficient for this car's intended use. It's not a rocket ship, but it's sufficient for cruising around town and maintaining cruising speeds of 120-130 km/h on the highway without any major issues. The turbocharger's strong suit is the mid-range of the rev counter, as it feels most responsive between 3000 and 5000 rpm, while above 5500 rpm it begins to lose power. -Fuel consuption: 8,0/10 One of the Sandero's strong points is its economy or use. On the test drive, it consumed around 6.2 l/100 km, but with the air conditioning on most of the time and not driving too slowly either. On the highway, cruising at 90-100 km/h, it's easy to get around 4 l/100 km thanks to the long fifth gear. -Build quality: 7,0/10 As expected, all the plastics inside are hard, but with decent fit, as there are no creaks. Ultimately, this is what you'd expect from a car of this price, which is why the rating isn't lower. You can also tell it's a cheap product, for example, from the sound of the metal when opening and closing the doors. -Price/what you get ratio: 9,0/10 I think that for the price of a Sandero, whether new or used, you're getting a good product. You won't find any luxury or comfort features, but it's a car for getting from point A to point B with very good fuel economy, good reliability, and an attractive appearance, especially compared to previous generations.