The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Gasoline) (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 8,400

€ 19,800

€ 8,400
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 3.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60
68.2
78.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.2 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
101.9
159.7
97.2
156.4
159.7 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 BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.4 TDI BMT
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
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
79 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
114 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 LPG 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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31.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31.43 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
526 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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