The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 11,600
€ 17,200
€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.6 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.4
158.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
595 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
