The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 9,900

€ 14,400

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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, 2.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.6 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
VW Polo 1.0
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.47 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
105 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
548 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0
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).
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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