The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 11,300
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
