The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 18,700

€ 11,500

€ 18,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.27 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 TSI
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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