The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 22,800

€ 9,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
154 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
16.68 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
41 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
526 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
536 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 155
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft