The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 9,500

€ 21,500

€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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. The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
160.5
158.3 in
Length
160.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
13.42 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
108 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
570 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
570 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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