The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105 (12 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 10,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
57.4
67.5
78.9
62.6
69
78.6
67.5 in
Width
69 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.4
155.4 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2432 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3490 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.93 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
104 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
117 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
823 mi
Range
450 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
450 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Environmental Impact
70 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).
130.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft