The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 11,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
60.4
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
96.5
155.4
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 1.5 dCi
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
823 mi
Range
690 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
