The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
€ 10,000

€ 20,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.63 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
SD
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
108 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
518 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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