The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 19,800

€ 11,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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