The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 19,900
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 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 VTi 120.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.08 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
98 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
471 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
471 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
