The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 9,900

€ 31,200

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.8
67.6
78.5
68.7 in
Width
67.6 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60.4 in
Height
56.8 in
101.9
158.3
96.5
156
158.3 in
Length
156 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
14.92 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen 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 MPI 85
Citroen 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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3
105 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
485 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
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).
121.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data