The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Autogas) (13 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 8,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
56.8
67.6
78.9
60
68.2
78.1
67.6 in
Width
68.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
60 in
96.5
156.2
101.9
159.7
156.2 in
Length
159.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
15.6 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
76 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
76 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
143 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
575 mi
Range
281 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
281 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
110.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
110.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft