The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 20,700

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€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
56
68.7
75
62.6
69
78.6
68.7 in
Width
69 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
155.7
101.9
158.4
155.7 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2507 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
6.42 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
8X
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
426 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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