The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 17,200
€ 11,600
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.4
101.9
158.3
156.4 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
89 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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
