The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 15,500
€ 10,000
€ 15,500
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 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 1.4 MPI LPG.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.88 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
108 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
690 mi
Range
261 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
119.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
