The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 9,500
€ 17,100
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.73 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
425 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
