The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
€ 8,400
€ 23,300
€ 8,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
60
68.2
78.1
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
159.7
97.2
156.8
159.7 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
17.05 %
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
5-speed manual 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
101 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
32.76 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
281 mi
Range
466 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
281 mi
466 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
110.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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














