The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 14,300
€ 11,500
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
106 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
