The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 16,400
€ 10,000
€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
57.4
67.5
78.5
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
5.02 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
28.72 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
