The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 14,000

€ 8,800

€ 14,000
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
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 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
76 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
106 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
▶ REPLAY
32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.46 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
35.46 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
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
529 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
281 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).
110.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
110.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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