The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105 (12 - 12)
€ 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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
57.4
67.5
78.5
62.6
69
78.6
67.5 in
Width
69 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.4
155.4 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2432 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3490 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.22 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
450 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
450 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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).
130.7 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft