The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 9,500
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
€ 17,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
68.7
78.6
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
158.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.81 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 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 Polo 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
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
608 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 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).
87.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft