How much is a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €8,325, based on 7 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway depreciate per year?

A Dacia Sandero Stepway loses roughly 10.9% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Dacia Sandero Stepway2018

Petrol

€8,450ROI listing median

15 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€7k – €10k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 9h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€8,325

private sale ~€7,532 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€4,830 – €5,865

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

104k km

typical 121k km

Days listed

15d

avg on market · demand 52/100

AI Market Summary

Cheap to run, practical supermini with decent boot space and economical petrol engines. Good city car appeal.
Median price €7,200 sits fair-market value; however, listed mileage averages just 65k km — unusually low for 8-year-old car. Verify true mileage records before committing.
1.0 TCe turbo units prone to timing-chain rattle on cold start and turbo degradation beyond 120k km. Listen carefully on first ignition; request full service history proof.
Before purchase, demand independent pre-sale inspection focusing on engine cold-start noise, turbo boost response under load, and steering-column movement/squeaks over bumps.
NI import €1,094 cheaper before VRT applies on top — factor full registration cost into total outlay versus Republic stock.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

89 bhp

Torque

140 Nm

103 lb·ft

0–62 mph

11.1s

104 mph top

Engine

0.9L

900 cc

Boot space

320L

1200L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

52.9 mpg

5.35 L/100km

Urban

45.45 mpg

Extra urban

58.3 mpg

CO₂

121 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.09m

4089 mm

Width

1.76m

Height

1.55m

Wheelbase

2.59m

Kerb weight

1,040 kg

1,544 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 80% · Child 79%

Insurance

Group 8E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway petrol offers basic, unpretentious reliability typical of budget-segment Dacia models. It's a simple, mechanical platform with few electronic frills, making it relatively straightforward to repair, but build quality and component durability are modest. Good value for money as a practical second car or runabout, though not known for longevity beyond 150,000 km without attentive maintenance.

Known issues

Engine timing chain rattle on cold start, particularly in 1.0-litre TCe turbo variant, sometimes requiring chain and tensioner replacement
Turbocharger lag and occasional boost pressure loss in 1.0 TCe; turbo failure not uncommon beyond 120,000 km
Steering column squeaks and rattles, especially on rough road surfaces
Electrical gremlins including intermittent window regulator failure and central locking faults
Fuel pump relay failure causing no-start conditions; known to occur without warning
Clutch cable stretching and spongy feel; manual gearbox synchro wear leading to notchy gear changes at higher mileage

Good for

Spacious interior and surprisingly practical cabin for the price point
Low servicing costs due to simple engine design and abundant aftermarket parts availability
Fuel economy on the 1.0-litre petrol (both naturally aspirated and TCe) is reasonable for the class
Easy DIY maintenance; parts are inexpensive and engine bay is accessible

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

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