The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 11,500

€ 19,000

€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 5 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1534
1746
1997
1485
1682
1901
1746 mm
Width
1682 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1534 mm
Height
1485 mm
2589
4020
2470
3970
4020 mm
Length
3970 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1179 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.19 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
160 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
17.39 kg/bhp
13.25 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
63 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
54 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
690 mi
Range
651 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L