The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - 18)
€ 17,900
€ 12,500
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
57.3
66.2
74.8
60
68.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
159.7
156.3 in
Length
159.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
59 mpg
city
62 mpg
90 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
902 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
863 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
