The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,900
€ 10,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo R WRC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
57.4
66.2
74.8
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
97.1
157.5
101.9
158.3
157.5 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
16.1 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
6R
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
151 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
373 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
