The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 8,800

€ 19,800

€ 8,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
157
158.3 in
Length
157 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2518 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.46 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
71 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
76 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
692 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
35.46 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
281 mi
Range
651 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
281 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
110.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
110.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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