The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 25,200

€ 10,000

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
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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 1.4 MPI LPG.
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
15.87 %

General
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
197 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
236 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
148 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
15.16 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
408 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
408 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







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