The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 9,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85.
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 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 OPF
Dacia Sandero 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 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
197 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI OPF
236 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
148 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
15.16 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
408 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
408 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI OPF
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
