The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 9,900

€ 24,100
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 THP 165 Stop&Start 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 THP 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
13.18 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
135 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
464 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
127 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft