Dacia Sandero — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The UK's cheapest new car. Simple, highly practical, and powered by efficient Renault-sourced petrol and bi-fuel engines.
The Dacia Sandero is famous as the UK's most affordable new car, but the latest generation is also a highly complete supermini. Built on the same platform as the Renault Clio, it offers modern tech and safety features at a budget price.
Power comes from simple 1.0-litre petrol engines, including a turbocharged TCe 90 and a unique Bi-Fuel version that runs on both petrol and liquid petroleum gas (LPG), offering exceptionally low running costs.
Daily drivers can expect around 45 MPG in real-world driving. The Sandero is a highly sensible, no-nonsense choice that offers low purchase costs, cheap insurance, and very respectable fuel economy.
TL;DR
45 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
13.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Dacia Sandero achieves an estimated 45 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
45
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £691 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1023 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1382 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2073 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2764 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 13.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Sandero compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Sandero
For the Bi-Fuel model, utilize cheap LPG for daily commuting to halve your fuel bills, switching to petrol for long trips.
Avoid carrying unused heavy loads in the boot; the Sandero is light and sensitive to extra weight.
Use the gearshift indicator to keep the engine running at low RPMs where it is most efficient.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Dacia Sandero achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.59
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Dacia Sandero?
The Dacia Sandero achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Dacia Sandero?
The Dacia Sandero has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Dacia Sandero?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Dacia Sandero costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Dacia Sandero?
In a Dacia Sandero doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.59 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Dacia Sandero cost per mile in fuel?
The Dacia Sandero costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Dacia Sandero?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Dacia Sandero is 53.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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