The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 18,700
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.39 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
545 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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).
108 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
