The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 8,800
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 8,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
68.7
78.6
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (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
57.1 in
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
158.3 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
2518 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
10.77 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
71 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
76 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

692 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
35.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
35.46 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
500 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
281 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
110.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft