The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 11,600
€ 19,500
€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
SD
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
104 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
675 mi
Range
672 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
