The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 17,900

€ 9,900

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
7.29 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
108 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
425 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
112 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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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