The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 9,900
€ 21,000
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
19.04 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
SD
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
105 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
638 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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













