The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 10,000
€ 24,000
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
62.6
69
78.6
56.6
68.9
77.3
69 in
Width
68.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.6 in
Height
56.6 in
101.9
158.4
100.4
160.1
158.4 in
Length
160.1 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.66 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
409 mi
Range
421 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
