The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 10,000

€ 20,600

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
156.4
158.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
36 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
478 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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