The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 21,000
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
€ 9,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
67.5
78.9
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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 1.6 MPI 85
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.03 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
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

492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft