The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 31,200
€ 11,500
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
56.8
67.6
78.5
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.6 in
Width
68.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.8 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
156
101.9
158.3
156 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.04 %
General
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
690 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
