The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 18,000
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.3
158.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.61 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
SD
Generation
6R
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
559 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
