The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 10,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
58.6
66.9
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.9 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.6 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
157
101.9
158.4
157 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2593 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.56 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
117 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
24.93 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
324 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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