The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 19,600

€ 9,500

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 16V.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.78 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29.48 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
526 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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