The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 7,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 THP 150 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.
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
15.33 %
General
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
154 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
177 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Performance
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
17.75 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
35 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
478 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
464 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
Dacia Sandero 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
