The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 10,000

€ 24,400

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62.6
69
78.6
57.4
67.5
78.9
69 in
Width
67.5 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
62.6 in
Height
57.4 in
101.9
158.4
96.5
155.4
158.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
SD
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
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 3500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
101 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
777 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
144 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).
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data