The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 9,900

€ 13,700

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.21 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SD
Generation
AW
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 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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