Hyundai i30 N vs Dacia Sandero

SpecHyundai i30 N2024Dacia Sandero2024
Price (OTR)£36,710£12,895
Power280 bhp90 bhp
Torque392 Nm160 Nm
0–60 mph5.4 secs12.2 secs
Top Speed155 mph113 mph
MPG (combined)32.5 mpg49.6 mpg
CO₂194 g/km130 g/km
Boot Space395 litres328 litres
Kerb Weight1510 kg1095 kg
Engine2.0L1.0L
Transmission8-speed DCT6-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Insurance Group357
Annual Tax£190£165
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsHyundai i30 NDacia Sandero
Fuel / energy£5,959£3,905
Road tax (VED)£570£495
Insurance (est.)£5,355£1,911
Depreciation (est.)£14,684£5,158
Total cost£26,568£11,469
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.