The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 9,500
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo GTI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
68.7
78.6
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (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
57.1 in
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
158.3 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo GTI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
17.44 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo GTI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
466 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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