The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,300
€ 10,000
€ 17,300
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 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.5 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.4
156.3 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.66 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
559 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
