The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 13,000

€ 11,300

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
5.14 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
102 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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