The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 17,800
€ 10,000
€ 17,800
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 MPI LPG.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI 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 MPI LPG
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
528 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 TSI
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 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
