The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 6,900
€ 17,400
€ 6,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
60
68.2
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
159.7
97.2
156.3
159.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2240 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
10 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
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 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
97 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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30.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
30.27 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
528 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
536 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
