The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 11,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 9.6 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1438
1751
1964
1534
1746
1997
1751 mm
Width
1746 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1438 mm
Height
1534 mm
2549
4067
2589
4020
4067 mm
Length
4020 mm
2549 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1575 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
14.02 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 bhp
67 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Polo GTI
320 NM
160 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
6.88 kg/bhp
17.39 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
63 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
421 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
305 L
Boot Capacity
320 L







1079 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L