The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 14,300

€ 9,900

€ 14,300
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€ 9,900
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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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.21 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
106 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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