The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105 (12 - 12)
€ 17,900
€ 10,600
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
57.3
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.3 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.4
156.3 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2432 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3490 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.33 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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 BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
104 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
59 mpg
city
26 mpg
90 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
902 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
450 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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



















