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Dacia Sandero vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (11,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or VW ID.Polo?

Dacia Sandero vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Dacia Sandero

3.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sandero

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Sandero is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,000 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,462 £.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 9.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers markedly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Sandero

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Sandero is significantly lighter – 1,100 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 372 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries barely more – 444 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Reviews Dacia Sandero

3.1 (5 Reviews)
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Thierry
14 Apr 2026, 21:55:26

New car — but problems: water ingress in a vehicle that's only two years old, mould forming, a defective front plate and a black stain.

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9 Mar 2026, 11:19:49

Hello — having tried the Sandero Stepway Extreme Auto 120.
The big downside is at the front, where large consoles on both the passenger and driver doors create a feeling that, as the kilometres go by, you have to drive with your knees squeezed together. On top of that, the small compartment between the two seats is more cumbersome than practical.
The rear seats are really spacious.

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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,000 - 16,300 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 131 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,100 - 1,297 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
372 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,853 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
385 - 436 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 122 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
49 - 90 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Dacia Sandero have?

The Dacia Sandero is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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