The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 16,500

€ 10,000

€ 16,500
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
1462
1682
1901
1534
1746
1997
1682 mm
Width
1746 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1462 mm
Height
1534 mm
2470
3970
2589
4020
3970 mm
Length
4020 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1545 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
2.15 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
71 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 bhp
71 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
230 NM
112 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
16.06 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 L
756 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
320 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L