The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 31,200

€ 10,800

€ 31,200
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
56.8
67.6
78.5
62.6
69
78.6
67.6 in
Width
69 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.8 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
156
101.9
158.4
156 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.67 %

General
Citroen DS 3
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
146 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
420 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
140.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft