The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 14,200

€ 10,000

€ 14,200
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 BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
57.7
66.2
74.8
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.7 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.97 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
537 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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