The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 11,600

€ 21,200

€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
157
158.3 in
Length
157 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.65 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 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 CrossPolo 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
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
608 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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