The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 9,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.47 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
108 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
464 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
