The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 9,500

€ 14,000

€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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. The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.97 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SD
Generation
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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