The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 9,900

€ 20,100

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
60.4
68.7
78.6
55.7
68.5
75
68.7 in
Width
68.5 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
60.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.4
158.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.64 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
SD
Generation
8X
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 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
570 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
570 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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