The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 16,900

€ 9,500

€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
57.2
66.2
74.8
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.2 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.47 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
6R
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 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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