The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 9,900
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 15,500
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
68.7
78.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
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 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
665 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft