The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 13,000
€ 9,500
€ 13,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
56.9
68.9
77.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.9 in
Height
60.4 in
100.4
159.6
101.9
158.3
159.6 in
Length
158.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
102 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
89 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 Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
