The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

€ 10,000
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11) Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
€ 18,300
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
68.7
78.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
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 TDI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.45 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
665 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
478 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft