The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 16,800

€ 10,000

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
55.8
68.5
75
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.5 in
Width
68.7 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.8 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
155.7
101.9
158.3
155.7 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2458 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.37 %

General
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA111
Engine Series
CBZA
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
85 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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28.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
28.92 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
548 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft