The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95 (18 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 10,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
57.4
67.5
78.5
60
68.2
78.1
67.5 in
Width
68.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
159.7
155.4 in
Length
159.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2628 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3589 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.36 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.96 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
27.96 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
47 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
863 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
863 mi
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Environmental Impact
125 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).
74 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Blue dCi 95
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
