The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 14,800
€ 9,900
€ 14,800
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
106 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
