The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 19,100

€ 11,300

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.18 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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 Stepway 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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