The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 16,000
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 9,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT 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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2540 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
8.43 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
107 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

▶ REPLAY
34.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
34.32 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft