The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 18,800
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
€ 9,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
67.5
78.5
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.24 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 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 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Performance

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
464 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft