The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
56.8
67.6
78.9
62.6
69
78.6
67.6 in
Width
69 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.8 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
156.2
101.9
158.4
156.2 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.72 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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 Stepway 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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
586 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
