The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 9,500
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
9.25 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
106 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
