The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 19,100

€ 11,500

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
58.6
66.9
74.8
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.9 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.6 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
157
101.9
158.3
157 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2654 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.24 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
103 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
35.86 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
690 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
682 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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