Dacia Sandero 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero and Volkswagen Polo have the same engine power, but Dacia Sandero torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1125 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Dacia Sandero has 31 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Dacia Sandero uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`633 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9800 | |
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