The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 11,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 75 FAP.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.79 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 75 FAP
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
143 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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