The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - ..)
€ 19,600

€ 14,000

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
58.6
66.9
74.8
63.7
69.2
78.1
66.9 in
Width
69.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
63.7 in
97.2
157
101.9
160.6
157 in
Length
160.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
111 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29.48 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
818 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
818 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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).
78.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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