The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 20,800

€ 10,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter and 4.4 inches lower.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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
156.4
101.9
158.3
156.4 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.59 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
29.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
29.61 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
717 mi
Range
261 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
717 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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