The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 11,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,900
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi 90 FAP.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.57 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
87 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
87 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
▶ REPLAY
30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
777 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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