The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 9,900
€ 19,100
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
157
158.3 in
Length
157 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
12.36 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.86 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
35.86 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
682 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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














