The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 14,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
58.6
66.9
74.8
63.7
69.2
78.1
66.9 in
Width
69.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
63.7 in
97.2
157
101.9
160.6
157 in
Length
160.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.65 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
818 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
818 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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