The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 17,900
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.4.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.53 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
482 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
