The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)

€ 21,000
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
€ 9,500
 Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
67.5
78.9
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
68.7
78.6
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3241 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.5 %
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 1.2 16V
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
1.1 L / 54 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
823 mi
Range
526 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft