The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 24,800

€ 10,000

€ 24,800
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 GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
60.4 in
97.2
156.8
101.9
158.3
156.8 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.95 %

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

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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 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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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 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
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
500 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 GTI
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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