The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)

€ 27,000
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) DS Automobiles DS 3
€ 11,600
 Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600

ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
56.8
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
67.6
78.9
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
96.5
156.2
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
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 1.5 dCi
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3472 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.79 %
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
675 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
94.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft