The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 11,600
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
68.7
78.6
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
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 1.4 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.64 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft