The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 15,700

€ 11,900

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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
156.4
101.9
158.3
156.4 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.64 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
87 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
87 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
107 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
▶ REPLAY
34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
52 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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