The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 10,800

€ 19,900
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 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 MPI LPG 85.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 MPI LPG 85
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.57 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
324 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft