The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 20,600
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
€ 9,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 20,600
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 e-HDi 90 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 e-HDi 90
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (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 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (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 e-HDi 90
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

▶ REPLAY
28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
28.22 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
464 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
736 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 e-HDi 90
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft