The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (16 - ..) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 11,900

€ 24,000

€ 11,900
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 Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 6.6 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
63.7
69.2
78.1
57.1
66.2
74.8
69.2 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
63.7 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
160.6
97.2
156.8
160.6 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
SD
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
89 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
28.85 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
62 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
818 mi
Range
500 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
818 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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