The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 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 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2507 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
6.14 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
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
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
98 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
426 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
