The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 11,000

€ 21,100
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 11.8 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1416
1740
1906
1534
1746
1997
1740 mm
Width
1746 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1416 mm
Height
1534 mm
2469
3973
2589
4020
3973 mm
Length
4020 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1575 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.9 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
114 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
67 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
10.75 kg/bhp
17.39 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
63 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
61 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
736 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
320 L






920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L