The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 17,600
€ 9,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter and 4.4 inches lower.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
56
68.7
75
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.7 in
Width
68.7 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2458 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.82 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA111
Engine Series
CBZA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
85 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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28.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
28.92 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
548 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
