The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 10,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 LPG 85
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.91 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG 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 LPG 85
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
147 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
421 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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













