The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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€ 13,700
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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 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.31 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
102 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
518 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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