The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 10,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
56.8
67.6
78.9
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.6 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.8 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
156.2
101.9
158.3
156.2 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.82 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
478 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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).
123.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft