The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 10,800

€ 23,600
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 OPF 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 OPF
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 OPF
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
AW
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI OPF
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
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
197 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
149 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 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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14.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
14.83 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
37 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
395 mi
Range
324 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
395 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
141.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
119.4 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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