The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 11,600

€ 20,400

€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
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
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
717 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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