The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)

€ 21,700
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 11,000
 Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter and 4.4 inches lower.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
68.7
75
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
97.2
155.7
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
101.9
158.3
155.7 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2646 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3472 lb
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.91 %
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)

General

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

Performance

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.05 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
528 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
528 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 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