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DaciaSandero Stepway (2021-)

Available new
Small
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£15,813Typical price

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The latest Dacia Sandero Stepway, launched in 2021, continues parent company Renault’s quest to bring affordability to the new car market. In contrast to previous models, which relied on old tech, the newest Sandero range uses more up-to-the-minute underpinnings. Does this raised-ride-height small hatchback have what it takes to beat the likes of the Ford Fiesta Active and Honda Jazz Crosstar? Read our full Dacia Sandero Stepway review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Mar 2022First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2021Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Boot space
Seat space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Small
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£15,813 - £18,071
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	44.8mpg
Length	4,099mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,848mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,005mm
Height	1,535mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11 m
On sale date	01 April 2021
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.90

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	TCe 90 Essential
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (91hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.9p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£69
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	150
Official fuel economy: WLTP	50.4
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	585kg
Engine test date	14 December 2021
Test programme	2017

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