The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 10,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
56.6
68.9
77.3
62.6
69
78.6
68.9 in
Width
69 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.6 in
Height
62.6 in
100.4
160.1
101.9
158.4
160.1 in
Length
158.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2507 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
16.1 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
147 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
421 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
426 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
