The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90 Easy-R (16 - ..)
€ 24,000

€ 12,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,200
ⓘ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 TCe 90.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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 TCe 90
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2474 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3384 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
12.33 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
147 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.8 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
27.8 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
609 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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