The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 9,900

€ 16,300

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.71 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
570 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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