The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 9,900

€ 19,800

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 VTi 120
60.4
68.7
78.6
60
68
78.2
68.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
60.4 in
Height
60 in
101.9
158.3
97.1
155.2
158.3 in
Length
155.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
13.53 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 VTi 120
105 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
478 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen C3 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data