The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 20,500
€ 11,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.66 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
30.6 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
665 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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
