The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 12,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
57.2
66.2
74.8
60
68.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.2 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.5
101.9
159.7
156.5 in
Length
159.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.58 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
142 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
31 mpg
city
64 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
