The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
€ 6,800

€ 19,500

€ 6,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 75 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
11.03 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
74 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
31.28 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
526 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 75
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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