The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 10,000

€ 13,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 BMT.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 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 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
2507 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
7.22 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
30.2 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
426 mi
Range
595 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
426 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.0 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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 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 Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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