The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 22,900

€ 9,900

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 2.0 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 1.6 MPI 85.
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.6 %

General
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CFHD
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
141 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
135 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
19.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
19.78 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
682 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
127 kWh
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 2.0 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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