The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 10,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
57.4
67.5
78.5
62.6
69
78.6
67.5 in
Width
69 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.4
155.4 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
13 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
108 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
420 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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).
140.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
