The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 11,300

€ 14,000

€ 11,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 Stepway 1.5 dCi is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62.6
69
78.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
69 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.6 in
Height
56.9 in
101.9
158.4
100.4
159.6
158.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
9.14 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
SD
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
67 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
40.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
40.01 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
586 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
586 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
109.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
880 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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