The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 13,700

€ 10,000

€ 13,700
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 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
56.9
68.9
77.3
62.6
69
78.6
68.9 in
Width
69 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.9 in
Height
62.6 in
100.4
159.6
101.9
158.4
159.6 in
Length
158.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.84 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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 Stepway 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 Stepway 1.6
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
102 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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