The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 16,900
€ 11,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.7
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
57.7 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 BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
78 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
823 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
