The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 19,000
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.5
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
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 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.19 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
651 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
