The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 15,700

€ 10,000

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
57.4
67.5
78.5
60.4
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
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.52 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
94 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
28 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
41 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
478 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
536 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft