The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 19,900

€ 10,000

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.63 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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