The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 22,900
€ 7,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
17.26 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
100 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
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
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
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
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
