The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 16,400

€ 10,000

€ 16,400
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 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
57.6
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.6 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.4
101.9
158.4
156.4 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 MPI 85
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2507 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.63 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
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 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 mi
426 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
89 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
138.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft