The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,700

€ 10,000

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 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 1.6.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.63 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
20.06 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
55 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
444 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
723 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
132.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
81.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft