The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 DSG (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 9,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.4 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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2560 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
9.14 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4
84 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
107 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
30.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4
30.48 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4
40 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
464 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4
474 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
