The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 27,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.8
67.6
78.9
68.7 in
Width
67.6 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
60.4 in
Height
56.8 in
101.9
158.3
96.5
156.2
158.3 in
Length
156.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.82 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
103 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
261 mi
Range
575 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data