The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 12,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
57.4
67.5
78.9
60
68.2
78.1
67.5 in
Width
68.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
159.7
155.4 in
Length
159.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
67 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
53 mpg
city
64 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
888 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
74 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).
71.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
