The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 11,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
56.9
68.9
77.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.9 in
Height
60.4 in
100.4
159.6
101.9
158.3
159.6 in
Length
158.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
10.58 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
638 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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