Dacia Sandero 2016 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Dacia Sandero consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`530 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 7800 | |
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