The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
€ 9,500

€ 15,500

€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.4
67.5
78.5
68.7 in
Width
67.5 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.9
158.3
96.5
155.4
158.3 in
Length
155.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
SD
Generation
S
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
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
81 hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
100 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data