The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 15,300

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.6 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 TDI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.72 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
Straight-four 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
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 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 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
71 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
261 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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