The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
€ 15,500
€ 12,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 is 4.6 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
60
68
78.2
60
68.2
78.1
68 in
Width
68.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60 in
Height
60 in
97.1
155.2
101.9
159.7
155.2 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.72 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
108 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
888 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
71.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
