The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 10,800

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
57.4
67.5
78.9
62.6
69
78.6
67.5 in
Width
69 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
155.7
101.9
158.4
155.7 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.48 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
25 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
324 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft