The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - 18)
€ 20,200

€ 12,500

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A1 1.6 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
55.7
68.5
75
60
68.2
78.1
68.5 in
Width
68.2 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
60 in
97.2
155.7
101.9
159.7
155.7 in
Length
159.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
50 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
863 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
717 mi
863 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
74 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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