The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 13,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 LPG is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.06 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
74 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
83 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
33.96 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
478 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
123.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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