The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (15 - 16)
€ 15,300
€ 6,900
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 6,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2240 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
10.26 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
72 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
106 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.11 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
31.11 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
536 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
