The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 11,000
€ 21,000
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
10.58 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
SD
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
98 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
638 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
