The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.6
69
78.6
66.2 in
Width
69 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
58.5 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
158.4
156.3 in
Length
158.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.06 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
