The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 (16 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 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 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.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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 Stepway 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 Stepway 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 Stepway 1.6
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
20.06 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
55 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
409 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
723 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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).
144 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
81.4 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft