The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 (13 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 10,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,100
ⓘ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 TCe 90.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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 TCe 90
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2286 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
17.06 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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 TCe 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
621 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft