The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 7,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
155.7
101.9
158.3
155.7 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
14.29 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
478 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
