The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 19,200

€ 11,000

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.4 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 1.5 dCi.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2590 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.85 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
21.58 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
528 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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