The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 21,200

€ 11,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.65 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
109 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
690 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 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