The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 23,700

€ 10,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.5
101.9
158.3
156.5 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
10.15 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
142 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft