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

€ 16,500

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 4.8 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1534
1746
1997
1462
1682
1901
1746 mm
Width
1682 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1534 mm
Height
1462 mm
2589
4020
2470
3972
4020 mm
Length
3972 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1536 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
7.94 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
83 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
135 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
135 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
12.71 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
42 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
30 mpg
city
63 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
464 mi
Range
736 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
481 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L