The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 16,000

€ 10,800

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
57.6
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.6 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 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.2 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
106 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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