The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 10,800

€ 24,000

€ 10,800
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 MPI LPG 85 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo GTI
2661 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.91 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four 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
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
83 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
100 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo GTI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32.06 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
420 mi
Range
421 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
420 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
776 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