The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 9,900
€ 18,000
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 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.44 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
559 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 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
