The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 10,800

€ 17,500

€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 LPG 85 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 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2661 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.13 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
83 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
100 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32.06 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
420 mi
Range
665 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
420 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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