The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 9,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
14.17 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
116 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
26.05 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
464 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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