The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 7,000
€ 19,100
€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 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 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
