The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 18,100

€ 11,000

€ 18,100
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 5 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1485
1682
1901
1534
1746
1997
1682 mm
Width
1746 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1485 mm
Height
1534 mm
2470
3970
2589
4020
3970 mm
Length
4020 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1129 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1575 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
3.09 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
67 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
160 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
12.69 kg/bhp
17.39 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
63 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
40 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
481 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
320 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L