The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 16,700
€ 10,000
€ 16,700
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 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
58.5
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
58.5 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 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.34 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 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 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
28 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
548 mi
Range
255 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
255 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
122.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
122.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 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
