The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 12,800

€ 11,300

€ 12,800
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 1.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
57.6
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.6 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.4
101.9
158.4
156.4 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
13.65 %

General
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
59 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
100 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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39.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
39.24 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
47 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
559 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Polo 1.0
559 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.0
94.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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