The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 19,800
€ 10,000
€ 19,800
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 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 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.65 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
109 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
478 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
123.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
