The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 9,500
€ 16,700
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.3
158.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.73 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
548 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
