The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)

€ 18,300
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 10,000
 Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11) Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000

ⓘ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 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
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 1.4 MPI LPG
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3406 lb
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.45 %
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)

General

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

Performance

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft