The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 18,700

€ 8,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI 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 LPG 75.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2703 lb
Curb Weight
2518 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.84 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
76 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
103 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
692 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
▶ REPLAY
36.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.46 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
36.53 lb/hp
35.46 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
651 mi
Range
281 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
281 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
110.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
110.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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