The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 6,900
€ 13,000
€ 6,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
68.2
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.2 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
159.7
100.4
159.6
159.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2240 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
8.05 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
72 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
72 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
31.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
31.11 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
536 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
536 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
