The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 13,200
€ 10,000
€ 13,200
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 VW Polo 1.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6.
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.5 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.4
156.3 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
98 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
