The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 9,500
€ 21,700
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 1.4 TFSI is 6.6 cm shorter and 11.2 cm lower.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
1422
1746
1906
1534
1746
1997
1746 mm
Width
1746 mm
1906 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1422 mm
Height
1534 mm
2469
3954
2589
4020
3954 mm
Length
4020 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
1200 kg
Kerb Weight
1050 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1470 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
12.5 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1149 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
74 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
107 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
189 m
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 kg/bhp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10 kg/bhp
14.19 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
528 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
528 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
320 L






920 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L











