The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (16 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 11,900

€ 19,700

€ 11,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
63.7
69.2
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.2 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
63.7 in
Height
58.5 in
101.9
160.6
97.2
156.3
160.6 in
Length
156.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
89 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
28.85 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
818 mi
Range
651 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
818 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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