The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 15,300
€ 10,000
€ 15,300
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
57.6
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
57.6 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 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.72 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
28 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
736 mi
Range
255 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
255 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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).
122.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
122.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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
