The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 14,200

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
62.6
69
78.6
57.7
66.2
74.8
69 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.6 in
Height
57.7 in
101.9
158.4
97.2
156.3
158.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.37 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 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 Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
537 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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