The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 19,900

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.68 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
409 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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