The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
€ 11,600

€ 21,000

€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.4
67.5
78.9
68.7 in
Width
67.5 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
101 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
44 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
823 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data