The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 14,200

€ 9,900

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.57 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 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 BMT
Dacia Sandero 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
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
103 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
537 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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