The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (13 - 15)
€ 13,200
€ 8,400
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75.
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
58.5
66.2
74.8
60
68.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
159.7
156.3 in
Length
159.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
1.11 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
76 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
98 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
38 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
508 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
281 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
110.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
110.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
