The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 14,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 6.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
57.1
66.2
74.8
63.7
69.2
78.1
66.2 in
Width
69.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
63.7 in
97.2
156.8
101.9
160.6
156.8 in
Length
160.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
818 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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