The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
€ 7,000

€ 16,900

€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.2 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.3
158.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.47 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
665 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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