The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 20,700
€ 11,500
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter and 4.4 inches lower.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 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
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
