The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 12,500
€ 10,000
€ 12,500
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 1.2 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 LPG.
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
58.5
66.2
74.8
60.4
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
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
98 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 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
