The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 17,900

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
103 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
261 mi
Range
466 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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