The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 11,000

€ 27,000

€ 11,000
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 1.5 dCi 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 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.79 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
98 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
575 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
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).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data