The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 17,800
€ 11,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.62 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
