Dacia Sandero Stepway specifications and photos
The 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway is a rugged, raised version of the brand's popular subcompact hatchback. Revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, this facelifted second-generation model features off-road-inspired styling cues and extra ground clearance. It offers budget-friendly practicality for urban drivers wanting a robust look.
Dacia Sandero Stepway at a glance
Quick model context before comparing photos and trim-level specifications.
The 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway serves as the rugged, crossover-styled variant of the second-generation Sandero hatchback. Debuting at the Paris Motor Show in late 2016, this facelifted model brings updated styling and revised cabin ergonomics. It targets buyers who need the compact dimensions of a standard subcompact hatchback but want the styling and utility of a compact crossover. Despite its rugged styling cues and elevated stance, the Stepway remains front-wheel drive, focusing on keeping ownership and running costs low. Dacia positioned the model to provide an affordable, straightforward transportation option with extra utility for rough roads, making it a popular choice in the European B-segment. It offers a practical layout for daily driving without unnecessary complexity.
- Power: 90 hp
- Engine displacement: 898-1461 cc
- Transmissions: 5-speed automated manual, 5-speed manual
- Seating: 5 seats
Dacia Sandero Stepway overview
Editorial context for design, cabin, performance, practicality, and buyer notes.
Design
The exterior of the 2016 Sandero Stepway is distinguished by its adventurer-inspired styling. Notable design features include a redesigned front grille, integrated fog lights, robust roof rails, and protective cladding. Crucially, the model features a generous ground clearance of 207 mm, which provides extra clearance on uneven surfaces compared to the standard Sandero hatchback. Depending on the exact spec version, body length is around 4080 mm with a height of 1618 mm, maintaining a compact footprint that is easy to park in tight city spaces.
Interior
Inside, the Sandero Stepway cabin provides a straightforward and functional environment. Dacia updated the materials for this facelift to improve comfort, while also enhancing sound insulation to reduce cabin noise on the road. The five-seat layout offers decent passenger room for a car of this footprint. Utility is a key focus, featuring a 320-liter trunk. To accommodate larger or awkwardly shaped cargo, the rear seatback is split-folding (60/40 split, or 1/3 and 2/3 configurations) and can fold down completely to maximize cargo volume.
Performance
The 2016 Sandero Stepway offers a choice of two main engines, both delivering 90 horsepower. The petrol option is a 0.9-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine (0.9i) generating 140 Nm of torque. The diesel alternative is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder dCi engine producing 220 Nm of torque, which offers excellent fuel economy with a combined cycle consumption as low as 3.8 liters per 100 km. Transmission options include a traditional five-speed manual gearbox and a five-speed robotized automated transmission (single-clutch robot) driving the front wheels.
Practicality
For everyday utility, the Sandero Stepway hatchback excels through its simplicity. Its 207 mm ground clearance is highly practical for navigating speed bumps, potholes, and light trail paths. The 320-liter boot space is competitive for a subcompact hatchback, and the split-folding rear seats allow for quick cargo expansion. A 50-liter fuel tank combined with efficient engines ensures a long driving range between fill-ups, particularly for the diesel model.
Safety and tech
The tech suite in the 2016 model focuses on essential driver needs. Standard and optional features include hydraulic power steering and fog lights. The vehicle is equipped with electronic safety assistance to comply with Euro VI emission standards and safety regulations, though driver aid systems remain basic in line with its budget positioning. Infotainment and comfort features depend heavily on the selected trim, prioritizing reliability and ease of use over complex technology.
Buyer notes
When comparing trims, buyers should check whether the model is equipped with the manual gearbox or the automated robotized transmission, as driving dynamics differ significantly between them. The 1.5-liter dCi diesel is well suited for long-distance drivers looking to maximize fuel efficiency, while the 0.9i petrol turbo is a solid fit for urban commutes. Prospective buyers should note that equipment levels, active safety features, and interior trim details vary by market, so verifying the exact vehicle specification is recommended.
Trims and key specifications
Use this table to compare the main differences between available configurations.
| Trim / modification | Engine | Power | Seats | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9i 5AT | 898 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed automated manual |
| 0.9i 5MT | 898 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.5d 5AT | 1461 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed automated manual |
| 1.5d 5MT | 1461 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed manual |
| 0.9i (90 hp) 5-speed manual | 898 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed manual |
| 0.9i (90 hp) 5-speed automated manual | 898 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed automated manual |
| 1.5 dCi (90 hp) 5-speed manual | 1461 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.5 dCi (90 hp) 5-speed automated manual | 1461 cc | 90 hp | 5 | 5-speed automated manual |
Specifications can vary by market, model year, and equipment package. Use the trim sections below to review the full data for each configuration.
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Specifications by trim
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0.9i 5AT 37 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 5.1 |
| Top speed, km/h | 168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 0.9i |
|---|---|
| Engine code | H4Bt |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 898 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Valves | 12 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 140 |
| RPM at max torque | 2250 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4089 |
| Width, mm | 1994 |
| Height, mm | 1615 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1489 |
| Rear track, mm | 1492 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1122 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2325 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1761 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed automated manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Automatic transmission | + |
Steering
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
|---|
0.9i 5MT 38 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 5.1 |
| Top speed, km/h | 168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11.1 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 0.9i |
|---|---|
| Engine code | H4Bt |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 898 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Valves | 12 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 140 |
| RPM at max torque | 2250 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4089 |
| Width, mm | 1994 |
| Height, mm | 1615 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1489 |
| Rear track, mm | 1492 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1115 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2340 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1761 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
| Transmission country | Romania |
Steering
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
|---|
1.5d 5AT 37 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Top speed, km/h | 166 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.5 dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | K9K 608/609/612 |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1461 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 220 |
| RPM at max torque | 2000 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4089 |
| Width, mm | 1994 |
| Height, mm | 1615 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1489 |
| Rear track, mm | 1492 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1165 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2410 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1761 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed automated manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Automatic transmission | + |
Steering
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
|---|
1.5d 5MT 38 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Top speed, km/h | 167 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11.7 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.5 dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | K9K 608/609/612 |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1461 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 220 |
| RPM at max torque | 2000 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4089 |
| Width, mm | 1994 |
| Height, mm | 1615 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1489 |
| Rear track, mm | 1492 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1165 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2390 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1761 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
| Transmission country | Romania |
Steering
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
|---|
0.9i (90 hp) 5-speed manual 39 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 5.1 |
| Top speed, km/h | 168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11.1 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 0.9i |
|---|---|
| Engine code | H4Bt |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 898 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Valves | 12 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 140 |
| RPM at max torque | 2250 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4080 |
| Width, mm | 1984 |
| Height, mm | 1618 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1497 |
| Rear track, mm | 1486 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1115 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2340 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 50 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 207 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1757 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
| Transmission country | Romania |
0.9i (90 hp) 5-speed automated manual 38 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 5.1 |
| Top speed, km/h | 168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 0.9i |
|---|---|
| Engine code | H4Bt |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 898 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Valves | 12 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 140 |
| RPM at max torque | 2250 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4080 |
| Width, mm | 1984 |
| Height, mm | 1618 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1497 |
| Rear track, mm | 1486 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1115 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2340 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 50 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 207 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1757 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed automated manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Automatic transmission | + |
1.5 dCi (90 hp) 5-speed manual 39 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Top speed, km/h | 167 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11.7 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.5 dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | K9K 608/609/612 |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1461 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 220 |
| RPM at max torque | 2000 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4080 |
| Width, mm | 1984 |
| Height, mm | 1618 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1497 |
| Rear track, mm | 1486 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1115 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2340 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 50 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 207 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1757 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
| Transmission country | Romania |
1.5 dCi (90 hp) 5-speed automated manual 38 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 3.8 |
| Top speed, km/h | 166 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.5 dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | K9K 608/609/612 |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1461 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 8 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 90 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 220 |
| RPM at max torque | 2000 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4080 |
| Width, mm | 1984 |
| Height, mm | 1618 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2589 |
| Front track, mm | 1497 |
| Rear track, mm | 1486 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1115 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2340 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 50 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 207 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1757 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 320 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 5-speed automated manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Automatic transmission | + |
Dacia Sandero Stepway questions
Short answers based on the specifications and photos available in this catalog.
What body style is the 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
The Dacia Sandero Stepway is a subcompact five-door B-segment hatchback. It features raised ground clearance and crossover-inspired styling elements.
What is the ground clearance of the 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
The 2016 Sandero Stepway features a ground clearance of 207 mm. This provides extra height compared to the standard Sandero hatchback, helping it navigate rough surfaces.
What engines are available for the 2016 Sandero Stepway?
It offers a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-liter dCi four-cylinder diesel engine. Both engine options produce 90 horsepower.
What transmissions does the Sandero Stepway use?
Buyers could choose between a traditional five-speed manual transmission and a five-speed robotized automated manual gearbox.
How large is the trunk space in this hatchback?
The hatchback has a trunk capacity of 320 liters. For larger cargo, the rear seats can be split-folded in a 60/40 layout or folded down completely.
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