The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 (14 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 11,600
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
155.4
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
81 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
52 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
675 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
690 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
85.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
