The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 20,400
€ 9,500
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘ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.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
14.58 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 1.2 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
116 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
26.05 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
526 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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).
111.8 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
