The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 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 1.6.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech 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 VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.47 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech 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 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 VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
108 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
