The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 17,900
€ 10,800
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 MPI LPG 85.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 MPI LPG 85
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.49 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG 85
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
111 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
59 mpg
city
18 mpg
90 mpg
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
902 mi
Range
324 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
