The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 13,000

€ 8,800

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,800
ⓘ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 LPG 75.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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 LPG 75
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2518 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.26 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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 LPG 75
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG 75
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 LPG 75
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
102 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.03 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
34.03 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
518 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
113.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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