Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | 1.2 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Dacia Sandero is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 60 - 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 - 220 NM | 108 - 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 - 12 seconds | 10.4 - 16.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 5.4 | 4.2 - 5.9 | |
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Dacia Sandero petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, Dacia Sandero equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 952 litres | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Dacia Sandero has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`572 kg | ~ 1`570 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`060 kg | ~ 1`093 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 512 kg | ~ 477 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3400 | |
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