The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 11,000

€ 19,200

€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1534
1746
1997
1485
1682
1901
1746 mm
Width
1682 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1534 mm
Height
1485 mm
2589
4020
2470
3970
4020 mm
Length
3970 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1126 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
3.35 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
160 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
17.39 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
690 mi
Range
528 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
474 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L