The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 9,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1055 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1536 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
22.14 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
83 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 bhp
83 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
135 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
320 NM
135 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
147 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
6.88 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
421 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
305 L
Boot Capacity
320 L







1079 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L