The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
€ 9,900

€ 15,500

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
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 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.47 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
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 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
81 hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
105 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
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).
85.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data