The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (13 - 16)
€ 19,100
€ 12,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
58.5
66.2
74.8
60
68.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
159.7
156.3 in
Length
159.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.91 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
