The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)

€ 15,500
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
€ 11,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,900

ⓘ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 1.5 dCi 90 FAP.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
67.5
78.5
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)
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 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3472 lb
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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 DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
87 hp
at 3750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
87 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP

Performance

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
108 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP

▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft