The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 13,700

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
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 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.41 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
261 mi
Range
508 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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