The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 18,800
€ 11,000
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 7.6 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1458
1715
1994
1534
1746
1997
1715 mm
Width
1746 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1458 mm
Height
1534 mm
2452
3948
2589
4020
3948 mm
Length
4020 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1575 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.29 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
67 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
160 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
208 m
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
17.39 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
63 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
545 mi
Range
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
108 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 VTi 120
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
404 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
