The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 7,000
€ 18,000
€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.4 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.28 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
SD
Generation
AW
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 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
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 OPF
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
541 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
