The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 10,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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
160.5
101.9
158.3
160.5 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2676 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.48 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
25.73 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
57 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
682 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
917 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
