Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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: | 10.7 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`500 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5800 | |
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