The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 10,000
€ 16,800
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.6
69
78.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
69 in
Width
66.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.6 in
Height
57.6 in
101.9
158.4
97.2
156.4
158.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2540 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.55 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
56 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
756 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
76.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
