The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 8,800
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
€ 16,500
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 8,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
68.7
78.6
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (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
57.6 in
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
158.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2518 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.36 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 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 Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
71 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
76 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

692 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

 REPLAY
35.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
35.46 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
281 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
110.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft