The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 16,500
€ 7,000
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.39 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
