The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 18,000

€ 9,500

€ 18,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.28 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
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 OPF
94 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
116 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
26.85 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
51 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
541 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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