The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 16,900
€ 11,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 VTi 120 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 1.5 dCi.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
690 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
