The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 9,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
56.6
68.9
77.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.6 in
Height
60.4 in
100.4
160.1
101.9
158.3
160.1 in
Length
158.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
22.5 %
General
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
197 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
236 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
148 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
15.16 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
408 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
408 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
