The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 7,000
€ 18,200
€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 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 1.2 TSI.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
9.32 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
518 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
518 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
