The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 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 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.7
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.7 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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.68 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
100 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
823 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
