The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 9,900

€ 22,300

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 MPI 85 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
160.5
158.3 in
Length
160.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
14.36 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 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 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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