The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) 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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
11.1 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
575 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
