The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 11,300

€ 27,000

€ 11,300
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 Stepway 1.5 dCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
62.6
69
78.6
56.8
67.6
78.9
69 in
Width
67.6 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
62.6 in
Height
56.8 in
101.9
158.4
96.5
156.2
158.4 in
Length
156.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.72 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
67 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
40.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
40.01 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
44 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
575 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
586 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Stepway 1.5 dCi
109.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
880 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data