Volkswagen Polo 2017 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 26 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 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: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 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: | 4.05 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm shorter than the Dacia Sandero, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1125 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 31 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The Dacia Sandero may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 5400 | |
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