The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 11,600
€ 18,800
€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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
2535 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
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
5-speed manual 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
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
545 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
108 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
891 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
