The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 9,900

€ 17,900

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
60.4
68.7
78.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
158.3
97.2
156.3
158.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
7.29 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
105 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
466 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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