The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17)
€ 10,000

€ 21,500

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.6
69
78.6
58.6
66.9
74.8
69 in
Width
66.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.6 in
Height
58.6 in
101.9
158.4
97.2
160.5
158.4 in
Length
160.5 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2507 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.35 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 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 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
30.2 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
426 mi
Range
682 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
426 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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