The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 13,000
€ 10,000
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.53 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
102 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
