The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 9,900
€ 23,600
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.4 in
Height
56.6 in
101.9
158.3
100.4
160.1
158.3 in
Length
160.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
20.37 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
SD
Generation
AW
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 GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
105 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.83 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
14.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
395 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
395 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
