The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (15 - 16)
€ 19,200

€ 11,400

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,400
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
58.5
66.2
74.8
63.7
69.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
69.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
63.7 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
160.6
156.3 in
Length
160.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.78 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
62 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
818 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft