The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 11,500
€ 25,200
€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.6 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
160.1
158.3 in
Length
160.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.03 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
SD
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
98 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
408 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
