The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 10,000
€ 24,800
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.1
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.8
158.3 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
13.22 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
500 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
