The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 8,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
56.6
68.9
77.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.6 in
Height
60.4 in
100.4
160.1
101.9
158.3
160.1 in
Length
158.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2518 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
15.73 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
76 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
147 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.46 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
35.46 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
421 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
281 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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).
110.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
110.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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