The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 13,000
€ 9,900
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
60
68
78.2
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
60 in
Height
60.4 in
97.1
155.2
101.9
158.3
155.2 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
7.03 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
101 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
464 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
81.4 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
