The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 16,700
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 4.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62.6
69
78.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
69 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.6 in
Height
58.5 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 TSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.82 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
548 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
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
