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

€ 20,400

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.4 in
Height
57.6 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 BlueGT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2672 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
12.95 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo BlueGT
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28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
608 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
608 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
87.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo BlueGT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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