The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 11,600

€ 22,500
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 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 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.5 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CUSB
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
104 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 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
30.22 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
699 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
699 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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