The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 9,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 7.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 7.6 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
1458
1715
2004
1534
1746
1997
1715 mm
Width
1746 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1458 mm
Height
1534 mm
2452
3948
2589
4020
3948 mm
Length
4020 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
1160 kg
Kerb Weight
1055 kg
1633 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1536 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
9.05 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
83 bhp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 bhp
83 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
254 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
135 NM
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
254 NM
135 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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11.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
11.49 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
83 mpg
42 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
74 mpg
city
30 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
823 mi
Range
464 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
87 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
320 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L